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Ditch Witch

Day Shift Welder

Perry, OK

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Set up, adjust, and operate MIG welding equipment to weld machine components. * Remove components ... Working with hazardous materials, including solvents, oils, grease, and pressurized gases * A ...

AKITA Drilling

Driller

Midland, TX · On-site

$39.50/hr

... oil company, making sure that the work of the crew follows all company policies as well as ... The Driller operates the main controls on the drilling rig and is team leader for the crew on shift ...

AKITA Drilling

Driller

Bend, OR · On-site

$48.50/hr

... oil company, making sure that the work of the crew follows all company policies as well as ... The Driller operates the main controls on the drilling rig and is team leader for the crew on shift ...

Kimble

Service Rig Operator

Dover, OH · On-site

The Service Rig Operator wis responsible for the operation of the rig, crew, and equipment while ... Day shift | Monday to Friday | Overtime | Weekends as needed This Employer is an equal opportunity ...

FlexSteel

FlexSteel- Welder- Day Shift

Baytown, TX · On-site

This is a FlexSteel Pipe position and is located in Baytown, TX. Day Shift- 7am-7pm SUMMARY ... Ensures work order documents (Welding Matrix, work order sign off) are filled out correctly each ...

AKITA Drilling

Driller

Glasgow, MT · On-site

$41.50/hr

... oil company, making sure that the work of the crew follows all company policies as well as ... The Driller operates the main controls on the drilling rig and is team leader for the crew on shift ...

McCrometer

McCrometer Welder III - Day Shift

Hemet, CA · On-site

$19.75 - $24/hr

Our products are used in the oil and gas industry, agriculture and irrigation, water and wastewater ... TIG welding on at least one of vertical, horizontal and overhead planes, stationary. * Oxy ...

AXI Education Solutions

Rig Operator

Powell, WY · On-site

Confirms all scheduled shift times that the full crew are prepared for work at the assigned rig ... Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, around oil and gas well ...

C&J Well Services, LLC

Rig Operator

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

... days. Experience * Two years or more of recent, workover rig operating or oil well servicing ... May work a rotating schedule, shift, and/or be on call. * Follow all company safety policies and ...

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How much do day shift oil rig underwater welding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for day shift oil rig underwater welding in the United States is $46.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.86 and $48.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How many hours a day do day shift oil rig underwater welders work?

Day shift underwater welders on oil rigs typically work 8 to 12 hours per shift, with schedules often including 7-day workweeks followed by several days off. The exact hours can vary depending on the project, company policies, and safety regulations, and workers often perform overtime or extended shifts in demanding environments.

What is the difference between Day Shift Oil Rig Underwater Welding vs Day Shift Oil Rig Rigger?

AspectDay Shift Oil Rig Underwater WeldingDay Shift Oil Rig Rigger
CertificationsWelding certifications (e.g., AWS), diver certificationsRigger certifications, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentUnderwater, offshore oil rigs, submerged structuresOn-deck, offshore oil rigs, lifting and securing equipment
Job FocusWelding underwater structures, pipework, repairsAssembling, installing, and maintaining rig equipment

While both roles are essential on offshore oil rigs, Day Shift Oil Rig Underwater Welders focus on underwater welding tasks, requiring specialized diving and welding certifications. In contrast, Day Shift Oil Rig Riggers handle lifting and rigging operations on deck. Both jobs demand safety training and are critical for rig operations, but they differ in environment and skill set.

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Infographic showing various Day Shift Oil Rig Underwater Welding job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,884 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Day Shift Welder

Ditch Witch

Perry, OK

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Ditch Witch rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

197th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Company Description

A good company is more than just the sum of its products.  Since 1949, we have focused on three principles: honesty, hard work, and giving customer the best product in the world-Orange Iron, the Ditch Witch brand. We provide opportunities for continued training and professional growth as well as competitive wages and top-notch benefits. 


Job Description

This employee hand welds components used to build Ditch Witch equipment. This employee also assembles equipment and performs other duties as assigned. This is a day shift production welder opening.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Read information from blueprints, technical manuals or other documents.
  • Set up fixtures, mount parts in fixtures, and perform mechanical assembly. This includes using hand and air tools such as wrenches, torque wrenches, impact wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.
  • Move and position parts -with a hoist and manually.
  • Use a hoist to lift and position large, heavier components and completed weldments.
  • Set up, adjust, and operate MIG welding equipment to weld machine components.
  • Remove components from fixtures, clean and check them for quality, and correct errors or deficiencies of weldments.
  • Use a computer to check the location, inventory, routing of parts, and to record inventory transactions.
  • Through behavior and communication, maintain positive relationships with customers, clients, supervisors, and co-workers.
  • Meet or exceed typical production, quality, attendance, and safety expectations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Manufacturing plant conditions (indoors, with variable temperature, humidity, noise, and dirt).
  • Relatively high temperatures
  • Use of personal protective equipment including a welding hood, gloves, and sleeves, safety glasses, face shields and hearing protection
  • Physical hazards such as powered vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, sharp objects, moving machinery, electrical arc-welding equipment, and materials handling
  • Working with hazardous materials, including solvents, oils, grease, and pressurized gases
  • A variable work schedule (ranging from 8-12 hours daily with overtime paid after 8 hours per day) and some scheduled work on Saturdays.
Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Have appropriate MIG welding experience OR have completed a formal welding training program (or the equivalent in training and experience).
  • Be able to handle items weighing over 60 pounds. This includes lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components.
  • Have appropriate mechanical skills, including experience using hand and air-powered tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.).
  • Have appropriate reading, clerical, and basic math skills.
  • Have a good work record, including indications of strong self-motivation, reliable attendance, attention to quality, ability to learn new skills, and a cordial, cooperative personality

PHYSICAL DEMAND CHARACTERISTICS: Medium

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Standing: Continuous
  • Sitting: Occasional
  • Walking: Frequent
  • Twisting: Frequent
  • Bending: Frequent
  • Elevated Work: Occasional
  • Squatting/Kneeling: Frequent
  • Climbing: Frequent
  • Pulling/Pushing: up to 50lbs
  • Floor to Knuckle: up to 60lbs
  • Knuckle to Shoulder: up to 35lbs
  • Shoulder to Overhead: up to 25lbs
Additional Information

If interested in this role, please apply online!


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