$31.22 per hour
the first year) after 90 day probationary period. You should be proficient in: Pipefitting Skills Welding Setups for Production Blueprint Reading Machines & technologies you'll use: MIG Welder TIG Welder Stick Welder Flu…
Skilled Trades · Milwaukee, WI
Welder jobs in Milwaukee, WI
Welders join metal with MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-core processes, reading weld symbols and holding tolerances for structural, pipe, and fabrication work.
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$17–$41/hr
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$54k
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$22 - $29 per hour
Robotic Welder – Direct Hire | Superior Skilled Trades Location: Hartland, WI Pay: $22 - $29/hour depending on experience Position Overview Superior Skilled Trades is hiring a Robotic Welder for a direct hire opportunity…
$27 - $35.1 per hour
Seeking a Traveling Electrical TIG Welder for a direct hire opportunity with our client based in St. Cloud MN. Travel will be required up to 60%. Only candidates located in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, or…
Description: The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. As a par…
$29 per hour
We’re looking for an experienced **MIG Welder/ Fitter **to join our manufacturing team. This role involves fabricating and assembling sheet metal components to precise engineering specifications. You’ll interpret bluepri…
$20 per hour
Heritage Glass LLC Fabricator Technician Milwaukee, WI Schedule: 7 am – 3:30 pm Starting at $20 /hour based on experience At Heritage Glass, we take pride in a culture built on professionalism and mutual respect - every…
$25 - $29 per hour
Job Title: Welder Job Description We are seeking a skilled welder to join our team, responsible for setting up and operating welding machines to weld steel and aluminum. The position offers flexible start times on the 1s…
$23.62 - $35 per hour
About Us Doral Corporation is a full-service Industrial Contractor supporting the Manufacturing, Industrial, Food & Beverage and Material Handling markets to name a few. We are a third-generation, family-owned and operat…
$42.82 per hour
Requisition ID: 37942 Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow! At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, a…
$50k - $60k
Welder Location: Waukesha, WI Pay: $50,000-$60,000 per year We are seeking an experienced Welder to join a stable, well-established manufacturing operation with over 50 years of success. This is a long-term opportunity o…
$80k - $100k
Welding Supervisor Salary: $80,000-$100,000 , based on experience We're looking for a hands-on Welding Supervisor to lead fabrication and packaging operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency from cut to box. Th…
Location: AGI Fabricators – Milwaukee Division: Manufacturing (Full Time) Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Welder/ Fabricator is responsible for working with various materials (including carbon steel, stain…
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What welders earn in Milwaukee
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $17–$23 | $36k–$48k |
| Journeyman | $22–$30 | $46k–$62k |
| Master / Lead | $28–$41 | $59k–$86k |
Adjusted for the Milwaukee market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
MIG, TIG, and stick weldingBlueprint and weld symbol readingFit-up and fabricationGrinding and prepMeasurement and layoutMetallurgy basicsWelding safety and PPEAttention to detail
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which processes and positions are you certified in?
Be exact: process, position (such as 3G or 6G), and the code, like AWS D1.1. Offer to take a weld test on the spot; most shops will give one anyway.
How do you prepare a joint for a clean structural weld?
Cover cleaning to bright metal, bevel and gap per the WPS, and proper fit-up and tacking. Prep discipline predicts x-ray results.
What do you check when your welds start getting porosity?
Walk the causes: gas flow and leaks, contaminated base metal, wire or electrode condition, drafts. Systematic beats trial and error.
Tell me about the tightest-tolerance fabrication you have done.
Describe the part, the tolerance, and how you controlled distortion with sequencing, clamping, or heat management.
How do you read a WPS, and why does it matter?
Explain that it sets the qualified parameters: process, filler, amperage, position. Working inside it keeps the weld, and the certification, valid.
What is your experience with inspection, like bend tests or x-ray?
Give your pass rates if you know them, and describe fixing a failed test. Owning results shows shop maturity.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For welders specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List AWS certifications precisely: code, process, and position, such as D1.1 3G/4G FCAW.
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State your processes with hours or years each: MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core.
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Name the materials you weld: carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, or exotic alloys.
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Quantify quality with x-ray or bend-test pass rates on pipe or structural work.
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Mention fabrication skills beyond the arc: fit-up, layout, and print reading.
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Include industry context, such as structural steel, pipeline, shipyard, or production fab.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Welder Trainee
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Welder
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Certified Welder
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Welding Inspector (CWI) or Shop Lead
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