Accentuate Staffing is assisting a leading manufacturer in Eastern NC who is looking for a TIG Welder to join their team. This is a contract-hire opportunity working 6:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday, with frequent Saturday o…
Skilled Trades · Raleigh, NC
Welder jobs in Raleigh, NC
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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$18–$43/hr
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$56k
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Hiring Immediately - Wheel Repair Technician (Mobile) - Company Vehicle and Tools provided We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a dynamic, mobile work environment and are passionate…
Accentuate Staffing is assisting a leading print manufacturing company in the Durham, NC area with hiring a Maintenance Technician to join their team. This is a direct hire opportunity offering excellent benefits. This p…
$90k - $140k
Job Id: 0000175072Job Category: Life SciencesJob Location: RaleighSecurity Clearance: No ClearanceBusiness Unit: Piper CompaniesPosition Owner: Madalyn BarryPiper Companies is seeking a Machine Vision Engineer to join an…
Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work help…
$32 per hour
Sheet Metal Mechanic Position $32.00/Hour + $140/Day Per Diem Location: Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia We are seeking experienced Sheet Metal Mechanics to support shipbuilding and repair operations in Newport News,…
Accentuate Staffing is assisting a leading custom equipment manufacturer in Durham, NC who is looking for a Sheet Metal Fabricator/TIG Welder to join their team. This is a direct hire opportunity working 6:30am- Responsi…
schedules, and execute with the highest quality to provide a total solution. Job Summary Assist journeyman pipefitters/plumbers/ welders with installing and maintaining high‑purity and process piping systems in pharmaceu…
Job Title: Construction Technician Job Description As a Construction Fields Technician, you will drive to various construction sites to install modular buildings in all weather conditions. You will engage in tasks such a…
flushing, and commissioning activities. Ensure work meets all safety, quality, and code requirements. Coordinate with supervisors, welders, helpers, and other trades. Maintain tools and equipment in safe working conditio…
Accentuate Staffing is assisting a growing metal fabrication company who is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join their team. This is a direct hire opportunity working day shift Monday-Friday, with overtime o…
QA/QC Inspector Location: Greater Raleigh area, NC | Travel: potential for daily local travel Job Summary: Oversee and enforce InServ’s QA/QC policies on assigned projects while planning, coordinating, and documenting we…
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What welders earn in Raleigh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$24 | $38k–$50k |
| Journeyman | $23–$31 | $48k–$64k |
| Master / Lead | $29–$43 | $61k–$89k |
Adjusted for the Raleigh 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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