$25 - $35 per hour
TIG AND MIG WELDER UP TO $35 AN HOUR | INTERVIEWING IMMEDIATELY!! Very supportive environment, strong company culture! Job Description precision TIG and MIG welding on aluminum and stainless steel components for aerospac…
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Welder jobs in Washington, DC
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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About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approxim…
$20 - $30 per hour
LeafGuard is hiring full-time drivers to drive our company trucks. Our drivers play an important role in the service level our customers receive. Along with driving materials and machinery to the worksite you will make s…
$19 per hour
What you will be doing… · Operate and set up press brake equipment to bend and form metal components according to specifications and work instructions. · Perform hardware insertion using Haeger equipment to assemble and…
$23 per hour
Job Title: Sheet Metal Forming Fabricator Job Description This role supports a clean, organized aerospace manufacturing facility by forming, fabricating, and finishing sheet metal components used in aircraft structures a…
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…
$19 per hour
Job Title: Manufacturing Fabricator Job Description This role focuses on operating and setting up a variety of manufacturing equipment, with primary responsibility for press brake operations and support across multiple m…
$31 - $41 per hour
Job Title: Welder – Mukilteo, WA Pay: $31–41/hr (DOE) Shift: Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM Job Summary: We’re hiring a Welder to perform precision aluminum welding for high-quality, mission-critical components in a clean prod…
$22 - $26 per hour
Hiring for Shop Hands opportunity to train into a welding role Pay : $22 - $26 per hour Shift : Day, Swing & Weekend shift (4*10 hour schedule & OT) Click Here to schedule a time to chat Job Description The core mission…
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What welders earn in Washington
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 Washington 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
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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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