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Welder jobs in Sacramento, CA
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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Join our dynamic team at a leading single-source service company headquartered in Sacramento, specializing in comprehensive building maintenance services for commercial properties across Northern California. We pride our…
$23.01 per hour
health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: Position Overview: As a Fitter/ Welder I, you will support a broad range of activities in a dynamic, high energy production…
$71.4k - $82.01k
Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives, and eve…
$20.19 - $25 per hour
ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental…
$20.19 - $25 per hour
ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental…
$23.47 - $25.53 per hour
Join Mutual Housing Management’s Mission to Build Equitable Communities! Are you passionate about affordable housing and empowering communities? Do you believe in creating vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods where everyone…
$18 - $19 per hour
Position: Maintenance Technician Full Time Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly Oakmont of Fair Oaks is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Managed by Oakmont Management Group,we p…
$29 per hour
Compensation : Starting at $29 per hour At Cambridge Real Estate Services, we are seeking purpose-driven individuals interested in making a genuine difference. Cambridge Real Estate Services offers a unique workplace in…
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This role will mainly be focused on fluid checks and basic maintenance. Typically, a Quick Lube Service Technician will change a vehicle's oil, check the transmission fluid and other fluid levels, inspect various belts a…
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What welders earn in Sacramento
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 Sacramento 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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