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How much do automatic welder jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for automatic welder in Reno, NV is $23.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.14 and $26.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Automatic Welder vs Manual Welder?

AspectAutomatic WelderManual Welder
CertificationsTypically requires welding certifications like AWSRequires similar certifications, often AWS or state-specific
Work EnvironmentAutomated production lines, factory settingsOn-site, manual fabrication, construction sites
Work ProcessUses automated equipment to weld with minimal human inputPerforms welding manually using hand-held tools
Employer & IndustryManufacturing, heavy industry, shipbuildingConstruction, repair, custom fabrication

Automatic welders operate machinery to perform welding tasks with minimal human intervention, ideal for high-volume production. Manual welders, on the other hand, perform welding tasks manually, offering flexibility for custom or complex projects. Both roles require similar certifications and are common in manufacturing and construction industries, but their work environments and processes differ significantly.

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Fab/Const/Maint, Welder Certified

Fab/Const/Maint, Welder Certified

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Reno, NV • On-site

$56.18/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Berkshire Hathaway Energy rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Responsibilities
7545 FABRICATOR/CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE WELDER, CERTIFIED
A Journeyman employee engaged in the construction, repair and maintenance of gas and
power systems and fleet vehicles. Performs basic metal working such as sheet metal layout
and forming, threading of bolts and pipe, cutting and fitting of large pipes and culverts, layout
and fitting of all types of structural shapes. Performs specialty work that is not available from
outside suppliers, such as, construction of trailers, meter manifolds, meter sets and associated
piping including gas pipelines, access gates, platforms, valve tools/keys, rebar fabrication, and
special engineering designs. Performs welding on man-related equipment such as manlifts and
derricks. Fabricates repairs, sharpens, and tempers tools and equipment using a forge, anvil
and trip hammer.
Field work performed includes substation modification and erection, aluminum bus welding,
gates and component fabrication, aerial welding and repair. Emergency repair and new
construction of gas and electrical systems, as well as vehicle and equipment repair may also be
required.
Must be able to read and interpret drawings and layouts that are given as guidelines for the
desired end product, as well as listening to a verbal description of a desired product or problem
and come up with an acceptable solution. Must have a working knowledge of math to perform
layouts as well as being informed as to the types of materials available from suppliers to do the
various jobs. Must be knowledgeable in the use of electric welding and cutting, including metal
inert gas (MIG), heliarc (TIG) welding, hard surfacing, and all aspects of acetylene welding
including cutting. Must also have a working knowledge of plumbing, both pressure and nonpressure
systems.
Requires: 1) certification in API 1104 12" butt and 12" branch on connection (using Sierra
Pacific Gas Department procedures), 2) complete and maintain Gas Operator Qualification and
AWS D1.1 structural/plate using E7018 weld rod in the 3G vertical and 4G overhead position
and semi-automatic wire feed process in the 3G vertical and 4G overhead position. Employee
will be included in DOT gas pipeline random drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 CFR Part
40 and 199.
Qualifications
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under Title 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40. Any applicant/employee who is licensed and would operate a commercial vehicle for the Company will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Company's FMCSA drug and alcohol testing programs. Any employment, transfer, or promotion offer made for this position is contingent upon taking and passing a drug test prior to the commencement of the new role. If an applicant/employee fails the drug test, any offer of employment, transfer, or promotion will be revoked.
Note: Immigration Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov.

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