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Skilled Trades · Sacramento, CA
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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$20–$47/hr
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$61k
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Excel on the production line and secure immediate contract income! We are hiring fast-paced production associates for short-term mandates that focus on high-volume assembly and efficiency. If you thrive in a quick-moving…
$23.4 - $31.66 per hour
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$21 per hour
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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…
$16.9 - $19.25 per hour
Requisition Number: 231332 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Production Associate – Garment/Linen/Bulk Product Folder to support the Rental Division. The Product Folder is responsible for folding customer product manua…
$18 per hour
Topnotch Metal Products in Sacramento, CA, is looking for a driven Production Associate to manufacture and assemble custom sheet metal and residential HVAC components. In this hands-on role, you will operate shop machine…
$20.19 - $23.69 per hour
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$19.25 - $24.08 per hour
Requisition Number: 231357 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Production Associate – Product Separator to support the Rental Division. The Product Separator is responsible for sorting soiled and often smelly materials s…
$22 - $31 per hour
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and comb…
Position: Maintenance Technician Shifts, Time, and Days: Pay Range: INSERT COMMUNITY NAME is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Managed by Oakmont Management Group,we provide e…
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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 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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