$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…
Skilled Trades · Philadelphia, PA
Welder jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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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$20–$47/hr
Typical pay range
$61k
Median, full-time
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$46k - $66k
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We are seeking persons with high level fabrication experience to joining a creative crew of talented makers, artists, and craftspeople We are seeking persons with high level fabrication The Metal Fabrication artist will…
Position: Building Maintenance Technician Department: Property Maintenance Location: Philadelphia, PA The Study at University City is seeking an organized, service-driven, and hands-on Building Maintenance Technician to…
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Lead Diesel Technician 2nd Shift (2nd Shift Premium Provided) - Lease & Rental ***HEATED SHOP FLOOR*** Bentley Truck Services, Inc. | About Us Bentley Truck Services, Inc. has been family owned and operated since 1991. S…
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What welders earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $20–$26 | $41k–$54k |
| Journeyman | $25–$34 | $52k–$70k |
| Master / Lead | $32–$47 | $67k–$97k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia 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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