$25 - $34 per hour
Multiple positions available starting at $34.00/hourMilitary Vets welcome, MOS of 6073 and rates of GSM.OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:Install, connect and set up test equipment. Operate, troubleshoot and perform production and fi…
Skilled Trades · San Diego, CA
Welder jobs in San Diego, 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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$22–$51/hr
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$67k
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Role: Composite Fabricator (Boat Builder) Location: San Diego, CA (in-office) Salary: $71,000 - $80,000 / yr + stock options, 401k matching, and other benefits Role Overview: Seasats is rapidly scaling production of unma…
Handyman – Subcontractor Position (Hourly Pay + Referral Bonus!) – San Diego, CA We are looking for a reliable and skilled Handyman to join our San Diego team and provide excellent customer service to our local clients.…
$26 - $28 per hour
Fabricator II - Certified Date: Sep 22, 2026 Location:El Cajon, CA, US Company: GKN Aerospace Careers Job Summary Under close supervision responsibilities may include assembly, forming, finishing, material removal, inspe…
$17.25 - $30 per hour
Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improv…
$20 - $25 per hour
Fabricator - Certified - 1st Shift - Repair Solutions Date: Jun 22, 2026 Location:El Cajon, CA, US Company: GKN Aerospace Careers Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: goin…
$20 - $25 per hour
Fabricator - 2nd Shift Date: Sep 8, 2026 Location:El Cajon, CA, US Company: GKN Aerospace Careers Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! F…
$28 - $32 per hour
Welder - 2nd Shift Date: Jul 9, 2026 Location:El Cajon, CA, US Company: GKN Aerospace Careers Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuell…
$25 - $30 per hour
ASSEMBLER TECHNICIAN - Rancho Bernardo, CA - 1st Shift Job Description ~ As an assembler, you will build and validate precision opto-mechanical assemblies following detailed procedures. You will utilize standardized tool…
FULL-TIME Home Service Technician (Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson) TruBlue Home Service Ally is a national franchise with over 120 locations that provides trusted repairs, remodeling, home safety upgrades, and maintenan…
Handyman / Home Service Technician Home Service Technician (Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson) in Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, San Marcos, San Diego, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, and surrou…
Title Sheet Metal Mechanic / TechnicianType Full TimeAgency Name Department of the NavyLocation Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) Code 75280 Machine Shop, San Diego, CAScope of Work The scope of thi…
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What welders earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $22–$28 | $45k–$59k |
| Journeyman | $27–$37 | $57k–$77k |
| Master / Lead | $35–$51 | $73k–$106k |
Adjusted for the San Diego 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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