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Verstela

Entry-Level Production Welder

Clackamas, OR

$20.50/hr

Have 6 months of recent welding experience or schooling? You could be a great fit for this Entry-Level Production Welder opening with a manufacturer of commercial trucking parts--your finished ...

Gusmer Enterprises

Entry Level Production

Waupaca, WI

$23.63 - $28.35/hr

Gusmer Enterprises, a family-owned manufacturer of filtration products, is hiring for entry level ... Adjust injection molders, vibration welders, test equipment, and label printers within set ...

Gusmer Enterprises

Entry Level Production

Waupaca, WI · On-site

$23.63 - $28.35/hr

Gusmer Enterprises, a family-owned manufacturer of filtration products, is hiring for entry level ... Adjust injection molders, vibration welders, test equipment, and label printers within set ...

Webforge

Welder Entry Level

Valley, NE

$24.62/hr

Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings * Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner * Read and complete labor ...

Toro

Welder, 1st Shift - HammerHead

Lake Mills, WI · On-site

$18.76 - $25/hr

Pass required entry-level plate test for production welding. Work Environment: * Manufacturing plant conditions (indoors, with variable temperature, humidity, noise, and dirt) with outside loading ...

Wabash

Production Support

Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site

Performs entry level, production labor support to other manufacturing team members/departments as ... Ability to learn how to operate welding equipment and related equipment to perform weld procedures ...

Linita Design & Manufacturing

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Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator (FCAW)

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$20 - $33/hr

This is not a repetitive production welding role. You'll work on custom structural steel projects ... Starting pay range for entry-level candidates: $20-$25/hour , based on skills and experience.

Venture Products

Welder - Ditch Witch

Perry, OK

$20/hr

Pass required entry-level plate test for production welding. * Have appropriate mechanical skills, including experience using hand and air-powered tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.

Inventive Group™

Welder Trainee

Mountain Home, ID · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

... production team. This is a hands-on, entry-level opportunity for someone who wants to learn a trade and build a real career - no welding experience required. You'll train directly under one of our ...

Linita Design & Manufacturing

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Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator (FCAW)

Cheektowaga, NY · On-site

$20 - $33/hr

This is not a repetitive production welding role. You'll work on custom structural steel projects ... Starting pay range for entry-level candidates: $20-$25/hour , based on skills and experience.

SPUDNIK EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC

Welder

Blackfoot, ID

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Training in welding or experience in production welding; * Well-developed knowledge of equipment ... Level 1 (Entry-Level/Foundational): * Capable and competent in performing tasks, contributing to ...

Linita Design & Manufacturing

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Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator (FCAW)

Niagara Falls, NY · On-site

$20 - $33/hr

This is not a repetitive production welding role. You'll work on custom structural steel projects ... Starting pay range for entry-level candidates: $20-$25/hour , based on skills and experience.

Linita Design & Manufacturing

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Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator (FCAW)

North Tonawanda, NY · On-site

$20 - $33/hr

This is not a repetitive production welding role. You'll work on custom structural steel projects ... Starting pay range for entry-level candidates: $20-$25/hour , based on skills and experience.

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How much do entry level production welding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level production welding in the United States is $22.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Production Welding vs Entry Level Fabrication Welding?

AspectEntry Level Production WeldingEntry Level Fabrication Welding
CertificationsBasic welding certifications (e.g., AWS D1.1)Similar certifications, often the same as production welding
Work EnvironmentFactories, assembly lines, high-volume productionWorkshops, fabrication shops, custom projects
Industry UsageManufacturing, automotive, appliance productionConstruction, custom metalwork, structural projects
Job FocusConsistent, repetitive welding tasksVaried welding tasks, custom fabrication

Entry Level Production Welding and Entry Level Fabrication Welding share similar certifications and work environments, but production welding focuses on high-volume, repetitive tasks in manufacturing settings, while fabrication welding involves diverse projects in custom or structural work. Both roles require foundational welding skills and certifications, making them closely related entry-level positions in the welding industry.

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Entry-Level Production Welder

Verstela

Clackamas, OR

$20.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Have 6 months of recent welding experience or schooling? You could be a great fit for this Entry-Level Production Welder opening with a manufacturer of commercial trucking parts—your finished products will be used nationwide for the transportation industry!

This is a full-time, temporary-to-hire job, and a great opportunity to leverage your welding skills and gain new ones.
Bonus points if you have experience welding aluminum.

This company offers full benefits upon permanent hire, 3-day weekends, and you'll receive a pay raise after 180 days.
Interested in learning more about this Production Welder opportunity? Apply online or give us a call: 503.594.4335

Entry-Level Production Welder Job Duties:
  • Use welding equipment on a variety of parts
  • Set up parts for welding using hand tools
  • Use blueprints and schematics as required
You will be successful in this role if you have some previous exposure to welding and would like to learn more!

Schedule: 
Swing Shift: Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-1:15am (Compressed for a 3-day weekend!)
  • Training takes place on the day shift for first 2 weeks: Monday - Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm

Pay: $20.50 per hour

Entry-Level Production Welder Requirements:
  • Familiarity with Tack and/or MIG welding
  • Ability to complete repetitive work
  • Ability to stand for duration of shift and lift up to 30lbs on occasion
Benefits offered by Verstela to employees on temp or temp-to-hire assignments:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Virtual Care
  • Life, Critical illness, Accident, Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • 6 Paid Holidays

Location: Clackamas, OR. (Not accessible by public transit.)

If this Entry-Level Production Welder role sounds right for you, apply now or call 503.594.4335  to connect with our team right away!

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