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Lead Welding Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Supervise and lead welding personnel to meet quality, safety, and production goals * Ensure compliance with ASME codes, customer specifications, WPSs, and PQRs * Coordinate with fabrication ...

Research Engineer - Welding

Montpelier, IA · On-site

$36.50 - $50.25/hr

Essential Functions • Lead welding projects, review welding specifications and develop optimal welding practices for commercial and branded steel, and overlay products in accordance with industry ...

Supervise and lead welding personnel to meet quality, safety, and production goals * Ensure compliance with ASME codes, customer specifications, WPSs, and PQRs * Coordinate with fabrication ...

Lead Welder

Huntingdon, PA · On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Perform structural and pipe welding using stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW), and MIG (GMAW) processes as the ... Lead a crew of welders/fabricators - assigning tasks, setting pace, and ensuring work meets spec ...

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Welding Supervisor

Louisville, KY · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Louisville, KY | Full-Time | $60,000-65,000/year About the Role DENIOS is seeking a hands-on Welding Supervisor to lead daily welding operations, support production goals, ensure quality standards ...

Lead Welder Location: York, PA 17404 Pay: $25-30/hr (depending on experience) Shift : 1st * Mon-Thu ... MIG Welding experience on steel and aluminum is required. TIG experience is a plus. * Ability to ...

Mechanical Pipe Superintendent H and G Systems | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Starting at $40+/Hour | Full-Time, Year-Round Lead commercial and industrial welding and piping operations with a respected DFW ...

Lead Welder

Huntingdon, PA · On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Perform structural and pipe welding using stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW), and MIG (GMAW) processes as the ... Lead a crew of welders/fabricators -- assigning tasks, setting pace, and ensuring work meets spec ...

$27.25 - $37/hr

Lead welding-related risk assessments and ensure effective mitigation plans are implemented. What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education) We each bring something to the ...

Lead Welder

Huntingdon, PA · On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Perform structural and pipe welding using stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW), and MIG (GMAW) processes as the ... Lead a crew of welders/fabricators assigning tasks, setting pace, and ensuring work meets spec and ...

Lead Welder

Huntingdon, PA · On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Perform structural and pipe welding using stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW), and MIG (GMAW) processes as the ... Lead a crew of welders/fabricators - assigning tasks, setting pace, and ensuring work meets spec ...

Lead Welder

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$23 - $30.25/hr

Perform structural and repair welding on vessels, barges, tugs, and shoreside equipment using SMAW, FCAW, GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) processes. * Fabricate, modify, and install steel and aluminum ...

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How much do lead welding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead welding in the United States is $25.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead welder?

Lead Welding positions refer to roles in which an experienced welder is responsible for overseeing welding projects and teams. A Lead Welder not only performs advanced welding tasks but also supervises, trains, and coordinates other welders to ensure quality, safety, and project deadlines are met. These professionals often interpret blueprints, inspect completed work, and act as a liaison between management and the welding crew. Strong leadership skills and technical expertise are essential in this role.

What is the difference between Lead Welding vs Welder?

AspectLead WeldingWelder
CertificationsTypically requires AWS certifications, leadership trainingRequires AWS or equivalent welding certifications
Work EnvironmentSupervises teams, oversees projects, works on-sitePerforms welding tasks directly, on-site or in workshops
Job ResponsibilitiesCoordinates welding activities, quality control, mentoringPerforms welding, repairs, and fabrication tasks
Industry UsageCommon in construction, manufacturing, shipbuildingUsed across manufacturing, construction, repair

Lead Welders oversee welding teams and ensure project quality, requiring leadership skills and certifications. Welders focus on executing welding tasks. While both roles require welding certifications, Lead Welders have additional responsibilities in supervision and project management.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a lead welder?

To thrive as a Lead Welder, you need advanced welding techniques, blueprint reading, and a welding certification such as AWS (American Welding Society) credentials. Familiarity with welding equipment, safety protocols, and systems like MIG, TIG, and arc welding machines is essential. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication help manage teams and ensure quality standards are met. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering precise work, maintaining safety, and leading a welding crew efficiently.

How does a lead welder typically coordinate with other departments on large projects?

As a Lead Welding professional, you'll frequently collaborate with engineering, quality control, and safety teams to ensure project specifications are met and work progresses smoothly. This often involves attending planning meetings, reviewing blueprints, and communicating changes or concerns between welders and other departments. Effective coordination helps prevent delays, ensures compliance with safety standards, and fosters a cohesive team environment. You'll also serve as the main point of contact for resolving technical welding issues that may impact the project timeline.
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Infographic showing various Lead Welding job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $52,817 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

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Welding Technology
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Title: Welding Technology ID: 1540 Department: Welding Technology Type: Adjunct Faculty Location: Technical Education Center Posting: 01/01/2025 Initial Screening: POOL Open Until Filled: Yes
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 Welding Technology

Job Classification
Compensation: $1,070.32 per credit hour
Employee category: Adjunct
FLSA status: Exempt
Position Details
Job Code: AA003Adjunct
Department: Welding Technology
Division: Career and Technical Education
Reports to: Dean of Career and Technical Education
Positions Supervised: Students
Location: Primarily Technical Education Center, but any location assigned by the appropriate administrator
Job Purpose
Instruct Welding Technology related courses for KCKCC at any assigned location. This is a POOL position. Application materials for this adjunct position accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand for courses in this subject area.


Position Description

  • Instruct students using learner-centered pedagogy.
  • Teach courses in all major welding and cutting processes as well as safety and blueprint reading.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
  • Plan lessons and activities that will enable students to master skills and complete course objectives.
  • Work with other faculty to ensure quality environment for students.
  • Maintain student records in accordance with state and federal laws.
  • Follow appropriate safety practices as they pertain to welding industry.
  • Participate in professional development to continually improve personal skills and the Welding Technology Program.
  • Assist with welding community outreach and Advisory Committee recruitment and support.
  • Other duties as assigned by Lead Welding Instructor and Dean of Technical Education Center.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of various Welding processes equipment and operation.
  • Knowledge of Shop equipment.
  • Knowledge of transformer and inverter type welding power sources.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and establish credibility with all levels of students, faculty, and staff in the organization and with community partners.
  • Ability to troubleshoot welding equipment for various processes.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Ability to Organize and explain content using methods that are appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experience.
  • Use teaching methods that emphasize application, cooperation, and collaboration and engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become independent learners with higher order thinking skills.

Position Qualifications and/or Education


Minimum Qualifications and/or Education

  • College Certificate in Welding or closely related field.
  • Minimum Five (5) years' experience in Welding and Fabrication.
  • Knowledge of SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, OFC, PAC, CAC-A, Oxy-Fuel welding/brazing, and/or casting repair processes.

Preferred Qualifications and/or Education

  • American Welding Society Certified Welding Educator and/or Certified Welding Inspector or ability to obtain those certifications.
  • Associates degree or higher in a closely related field.
  • Education or training experience.
  • Teaching experience in an open enrollment, urban community college.
  • Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
  • Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Schedule

Primarily working evening hours. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs, may require weekend hours. Your appointment is contingent on sufficient enrollments, or on program and scheduling changes.


To Apply

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

  • Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
  • If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
  • Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
  • Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
  • Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
  • Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
  • A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
  • Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.


***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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