$23 - $30 per hour
who meet all of the requirements will be considered for an interview. Date Opened: August 3, 2026 Job Titles: Fabrication Welder Pay Rate: $23.00-$30.00/hr (Depending on experience) Hours of Work: Day shift 6:30 am to 3:…
Skilled Trades · Seattle, WA
Welder jobs in Seattle, WA
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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$23–$54/hr
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$71k
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assembly and pipe spooling. 2. Work off blueprints; fit up tanks, heat exchangers and pipe spooling. 3. Directing activities of Welders, Assistant Fabrication Metalworkers and Helpers who may be assisting. 4. When specif…
$35 - $40 per hour
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$88k - $136.2k
Bridge Engineer SpecialistSeattle, WA and Portland, ORRegular, Full timeHybridDo you want the opportunity to co-create with our experts on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programs in North America? Can you wo…
$35 - $55 per hour
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Tukwila, Washington Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Certified Welding Ins…
$22 - $30 per hour
CondoCare Inc. performs building maintenance, insurance, warranty, and custom work with unparalleled craftsmanship. We create an environment of trust between community management and building maintenance. We offer: Compe…
Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and…
$34.75 - $36.75 per hour
SEATTLE ACADEMYis a dynamic community that challenges students to question, imagine, and create in order to contribute boldly to a changing world. This mission comes alive in our urban school setting where we serve grade…
$56 - $95 per hour
Job Title: Senior Welding Engineer Location: Bellevue, WA Type: Contract Compensation: $56.00 Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite (local candidates only) Hours: 40.0 Overview System One is seeking a Senior Welding Eng…
Home Service Technician (Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson) in Bellevue, WA. TruBlue Home Service Ally is a national franchise with over 120 locations that provides trusted handyman repairs, home safety upgrades, and maint…
Lead Home Service Technician in Bellevue, WA. TruBlue Home Service Ally is a national franchise with over 120 locations that provides trusted handyman repairs, home safety upgrades, and maintenance services to help senio…
impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure. Job Description Welder, Combination, Maintenance This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernizati…
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What welders earn in Seattle
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $23–$30 | $48k–$62k |
| Journeyman | $29–$39 | $60k–$81k |
| Master / Lead | $38–$54 | $78k–$112k |
Adjusted for the Seattle 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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