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Welder jobs in Minneapolis, MN
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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$19–$44/hr
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$58k
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Provides timely, quality maintenance for FedEx vehicle fleet and ground support equipment which requires preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and documentation. Document work with appropriat…
$30 per hour
Description: Related Titles: Chemical Maintenance Technician | Process Chemistry Technician | Industrial Chemical Technician | Chemical Process Technician | Chemical Waste Company/Location: Avtec Finishing – New Hope, Mi…
About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approxim…
$26 - $28 per hour
Company Overview KR Wolfe, Inc. is a growing company specializing in installation, integration, field service, and renovation solutions that bring today’s technology to life. We support advanced environments across the h…
$95k - $110k
Everlight Solar is seeking a Master Mechanical Installer in a senior-level role overseeing complex HVAC installations and ensuring project quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Requires EPA 608 Certification and Ma…
$20 - $25 per hour
Facilities Maintenance Technician Location: Twin Cities Metro Pay: $20–25/hour (DOE) About My Burger My Burger is a locally owned and growing restaurant company committed to serving high-quality burgers with exceptional…
$35.1 per hour
Seeking a Traveling Aluminum Welder with Isolated Phase Bus (IPB) welding experience to for a direct hire opportunity with our client based in St. Cloud MN. Travel will be required up to 60%. Only candidates located in M…
$28 per hour
Job Description: Our production team is hiring full-time MIG Welders in Brooklyn Park to build heavy-duty machinery like paving equipment and compactors. Working Monday through Friday on your preferred shift, you will ea…
$25 - $35 per hour
Job Title: MIG Welder Job Description This role focuses on production MIG welding and layout fabrication for custom industrial equipment, with a strong emphasis on reading blueprints, preparing materials, and completing…
The Job: ~Operating our Passivate line – nitric and citric ~Prepping, racking, packing, and processing of parts. Our operators handle each job from start to finish. You: ~2+ years of experience ~Print reading skills ~Att…
$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…
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What welders earn in Minneapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $19–$25 | $39k–$51k |
| Journeyman | $24–$32 | $49k–$66k |
| Master / Lead | $30–$44 | $63k–$92k |
Adjusted for the Minneapolis 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
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Certified Welder
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Welding Inspector (CWI) or Shop Lead
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