Structural Welder
Houma, LA · On-site
$19.75 - $25.75/hr
Must be able to pass welding test according to 3G, 4G. & 6GR * Must be able to work offshore.
Structural Welder
Houma, LA · On-site
$19.75 - $25.75/hr
Must be able to pass welding test according to 3G, 4G. & 6GR * Must be able to work offshore.
Structural Welder - Per Diem Offered
$25 - $30/hr
Medical
Retirement
Qualifications: -Proven structural stick welding experience -Strong experience with E7018 rods -Must successfully pass 3G & 4G weld test -Must be comfortable working at heights -Must follow all ...
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Structural Welder - Per Diem Offered
$25 - $30/hr
Medical
Retirement
Qualifications: -Proven structural stick welding experience -Strong experience with E7018 rods -Must successfully pass 3G & 4G weld test -Must be comfortable working at heights -Must follow all ...
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Steel/Aluminum Welder
Marinette, WI · On-site
$28/hr
... steel welding experience in a shipyard environment * Candidates must be able to read, write, understand, and interpret English at a basic proficiency level. Testing: 2G, 3G, 4G FCAW on Steel 2G, 3G ...
Steel/Aluminum Welder
Marinette, WI · On-site
$28/hr
... steel welding experience in a shipyard environment * Candidates must be able to read, write, understand, and interpret English at a basic proficiency level. Testing: 2G, 3G, 4G FCAW on Steel 2G, 3G ...
ATDM Floating Instructor: Welding
Danville, VA · On-site
$83K - $94K/yr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
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SMAW: 2G, 3G, 4G * GMAW (Short Circuit): 2G, 4G * GMAW (Pulse): 3G * GTAW: 2G, 3G, 4G * Prior experience delivering technical, workforce, military, apprenticeship, or postsecondary welding training.
ATDM Floating Instructor: Welding
Danville, VA · On-site
$83K - $94K/yr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
PTO
SMAW: 2G, 3G, 4G * GMAW (Short Circuit): 2G, 4G * GMAW (Pulse): 3G * GTAW: 2G, 3G, 4G * Prior experience delivering technical, workforce, military, apprenticeship, or postsecondary welding training.
Aluminum Welder
Waterville, ME · On-site
$21 - $27.50/hr
... welding (minimum AWS 3G/4G level) skills to rework cab and other components Perform welding (AWS 3G/4G) according to blueprints Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete welding in the ...
Aluminum Welder
Waterville, ME · On-site
$21 - $27.50/hr
... welding (minimum AWS 3G/4G level) skills to rework cab and other components Perform welding (AWS 3G/4G) according to blueprints Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete welding in the ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$25/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$25/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$25/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$25/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$25/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$25/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$25/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$25/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Morgan City, LA · On-site
$24/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Morgan City, LA · On-site
$24/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$24/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$24/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$25/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$25/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$24/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$24/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$25/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$25/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
1st Class Aluminum Pulse Welder
Houma, LA · On-site
$19.25 - $25.25/hr
Must have a minimum of 3 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience. Skills and Abilities: · Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding ...
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1st Class Aluminum Pulse Welder
Houma, LA · On-site
$19.25 - $25.25/hr
Must have a minimum of 3 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience. Skills and Abilities: · Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$24/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$24/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$24/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$24/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$25/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$25/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$22/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$22/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$22/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
Aluminum Pulse Welders
Lockport, LA · On-site
$22/hr
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of Aluminum (GMAW-P) welding experience - Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on 3G/4G aluminum (GMAW-P) pulse welding test with the 3G position ...
3G 4G Welding information
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$14.90 - $16.61
2% of jobs
$16.61 - $18.31
6% of jobs
$18.31 - $20.02
13% of jobs
$20.39 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$20.02 - $21.72
17% of jobs
The median wage is $22.82 / hr.
$21.72 - $23.43
18% of jobs
$23.43 - $25.13
15% of jobs
$25.88 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$25.13 - $26.84
9% of jobs
$26.84 - $28.54
5% of jobs
$28.54 - $30.24
9% of jobs
$30.24 - $31.95
4% of jobs
$31.95 - $33.65
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How much do 3g 4g welding jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3g 4g welding in the United States is $23.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the typical daily responsibilities of a 3G 4G welder?
A 3G 4G Welder's daily responsibilities typically include preparing materials, setting up welding equipment, and performing welds in vertical and overhead positions according to project specifications. You may need to read and interpret blueprints or welding symbols, inspect completed welds for quality, and carry out routine equipment maintenance. Working closely with supervisors and other tradespeople is common to ensure that welding meets required standards and project timelines. Safety is always a primary concern, so adhering to workplace safety protocols and using protective equipment is part of every shift.
What is 3G 4G welding?
A 3G 4G welding job refers to a welder qualified to weld in both the 3G (vertical) and 4G (overhead) positions. These positions require skill and precision as gravity affects the molten metal differently in each. Welders in this role typically work on structural components, pipelines, or heavy equipment. Certification in 3G and 4G welding ensures a welder can produce strong, high-quality welds. Many industries, including construction and manufacturing, require these qualifications.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed for 3G 4G welding?
To thrive as a 3G 4G Welder, you need strong expertise in welding techniques for both vertical (3G) and overhead (4G) positions, supported by a welding certification such as AWS or equivalent. Familiarity with tools like MIG, TIG, and stick welders, as well as safety gear and reading technical blueprints, is essential. Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and effective time management are key soft skills in this field. These capabilities ensure structural integrity, adherence to safety standards, and the successful completion of welding projects within deadlines.
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Job description
Basic Functions:
The basic function of the position is to weld plate and structures for 3G, 4G, & 6GR.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Operates and maintains assigned welding equipment.
- Keep and maintain company owned tools.
- Must be able to use a standard cutting torch as required for cutting loose tie-down braces, places, etc.
- Weld structural in all positions.
- Perform all tasks that benefit the company and the job.
- Direct others to assist with duties.
- Perform leadership duties to ensure increased morale and productivity.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience
- Must be able to pass welding test according to 3G, 4G. & 6GR
- Must be able to work offshore.