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Job Description Key Responsibilities Lead root cause analysis of complex tooling failures Own tooling reliability and drive long-term performance improvements Drive improvements in uptime, scrap reduction, and mold lifes…
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Welder jobs in Richmond, VA
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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With over 35 years of experience, Roof Services is your go to expert for roof replacement, repair, and maintenance for commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. We specialize in everything from built up and m…
$46k - $66k
Hiring Immediately - Wheel Repair Technician (Mobile) We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a dynamic, mobile work environment and are passionate about providing exceptional customer…
Job Details: Fire Sprinkler Technician My client is a Fortune 100 company that is well known in the Fire and Building Automation industry. They are actively seeking a Fire Sprinkler Technician. Company van, lap top and c…
$35 per hour
A growing fire protection company is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Installer/Fitter to join its team. This is a full-time opportunity for someone with hands-on sprinkler installation experience who is looking for…
$45 per hour
About the Opportunity A growing fire protection company is seeking a Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician to join its Fire Sprinkler Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sprinkler professional who en…
$30 - $34 per hour
Are you a Maintenance Technician looking to join one of the top companies in the Industrial Machinery Manufacturing industry? Are you looking to further your career and grow? Do you have experience in manufacturing? If y…
relationships lay the groundwork for future growth and rewards. We are currently looking to hire a full-time Tank Builder / Welder (Nationwide) Day to Day Duties: ~ Performing arc and torch cutting and gouging. ~ Using g…
Colony Tire Corporation, located in Fredericksburg, VA, is currently seeking a full-time Commercial Tire Technician to join our team! Our technicians enjoy competitive, unlimited earning potential and the opportunity to…
Company Description Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as ha…
A well-established, locally owned fire sprinkler company with 30+ years of success is seeking experienced Fire Sprinkler Technicians and Foremen to support continued growth. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with a…
Colonial Tire is seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Truck Alignment Technician to join our growing team in Richmond, VA. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the safety, performance, and reliability of our cu…
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What welders earn in Richmond
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 Richmond 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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