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Welder jobs in Omaha, NE
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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Alternate Locations: Omaha, NE (Nebraska) Work Arrangement: In Office : Employees will work in a Lincoln office with a designated workspace. Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity. Requisition #: 76…
$32.5 - $42.6 per hour
ACS is looking for Mechanical / Maintenance Technicians to help with the installation, repair and fixing of warehouse machinery! Looking for Candidates in Omaha, NE and surrounding areas. PAY: $32.50/HR QUALIFICATIONS: M…
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…
$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…
Job Summary: Perform manual and machine operator tasks related to the set-up, maintenance, and operations of the Die Cutter. Job Duties/ Responsibilities: Make-ready, adjust, and run job as efficiently as possible to mee…
$20 per hour
Job Title: Tool Room Technician Job Description The Tool Room Technician assembles and disassembles injection molding machines, performs mechanical repairs, and supports maintenance activities in a high-temperature manuf…
$28 - $42 per hour
Celebrating our 82nd year, Martin Engineering is a privately owned global manufacturing company in Neponset, IL. As the leader in our industry, we believe our people are responsible for our SUCCESS . Our culture is uniqu…
$22 - $28 per hour
improvement environment ~Competitive pay and strong benefits Build your career where ownership, pride, and performance come standard! WELDER/ FITTER - $2,000 HIRING BONUS Pay Range: $22-28 based on experience and skills.…
$50k - $65k
We are seeking an experienced industrial mechanic/electronic technician for a facility with world class uptime requirements. Candidates should have expert knowledge of electrical and mechanical components. Responsibiliti…
$40k - $50k
Are you looking to be part of something BIGGER? Groundworks offers competitive hourly pay + bonus paid per job, employee ownership, and a fast track to leadership positions. We’re hiring Installers (Construction General…
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What welders earn in Omaha
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $17–$22 | $35k–$46k |
| Journeyman | $21–$29 | $44k–$60k |
| Master / Lead | $27–$40 | $57k–$83k |
Adjusted for the Omaha 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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