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Production Welding Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

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Weld Technician

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$30 - $32/hr

Operate power tools, hand tools, and other tools common to the welding trade. * Cut, cope, grind, shape, and fit raw materials to be used in fabricated assemblies. * Produce metal products according ...

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This role is a key contributor to ESAB's technology, product development, and R&D activities. The position involves hands-on welding, testing, and close collaboration with engineers to ensure high ...

Welder

Sterling, VA · On-site

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

Perform GTAW welding of thin‑walled aluminum and stainless steel vessels for prototype and production builds * Interpret technical design drawings, including standard welding symbols * Operate lab ...

Welder

Brandywine, MD

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

... production. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH * Perform welding and fabrication repairs on crushers, conveyors, screens, hoppers, and other aggregate processing equipment. * Inspect equipment for cracks, wear ...

Welder

Rockville, MD

$20 - $26.25/hr

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional welding and fabrication skills, solid mechanical ... Work independently or as part of the maintenance team to meet production goals. * Respond to ...

Welder

Rockville, MD · On-site

$20 - $26.25/hr

Perform high-quality welding, fabrication, and structural repairs on heavy equipment, industrial ... Work independently or as part of the maintenance team to meet production goals. * Respond to ...

Welder

Brandywine, MD · On-site

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

... production. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH * Perform welding and fabrication repairs on crushers, conveyors, screens, hoppers, and other aggregate processing equipment. * Inspect equipment for cracks, wear ...

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How much do production welding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for production welding in Washington is $25.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $26.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is production welding?

A Production Welding job involves welding components in a manufacturing or assembly line setting. Welders in this role follow blueprints, specifications, and safety guidelines to produce high-quality welds efficiently. The work often involves repetitive tasks using MIG, TIG, or other welding techniques to ensure consistency in mass production. This position requires knowledge of welding equipment, materials, and quality control standards. Production welders typically work in industries like automotive, aerospace, and metal fabrication.

What does a production welder do?

A typical day for a Production Welder involves reading blueprints or work orders, setting up and operating welding equipment, and assembling metal components using various welding techniques. You’ll spend much of your shift on the production floor, working independently or alongside other welders and fabricators to meet production goals while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. Collaboration with supervisors, quality control inspectors, and maintenance staff is common to ensure seamless workflow and troubleshoot any issues that arise. The nature of the work is hands-on and can be physically demanding, but it's also rewarding for those who enjoy working with their hands and seeing tangible results from their efforts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for production welding?

To excel in Production Welding, a strong background in metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, or Stick welding is essential, often backed by a high school diploma and relevant certifications like AWS (American Welding Society). Familiarity with welding machines, fabrication tools, measuring devices, and safety systems is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, and problem-solving are valuable soft skills for success in this role. These abilities ensure high-quality welds, adherence to safety protocols, and efficient collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Job description

Requisition ID:296818

  • Relocation Authorized:National - Single
  • Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Various Work Locations USA
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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

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Project Overview:

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure.The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary:

Provides overall field leadership, coordination, and execution oversight for all welding activities including underground piping, above ground piping, steel structures, and auxiliary mechanical systems. Responsible for safety, quality, productivity, construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, and interface management across multiple simultaneous work fronts. Leads Welding Coordinators, Clerks, and/or Craft Professionals, and coordinates closely with Field Engineering, QA/QC, Logistics, 3rd Party Inspection Agencies, Vendor Representatives, and Commissioning teams to achieve project milestones and turnover requirements. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:
  • May serve as Corporate or Lead Field Welding Engineer on medium sized projects
  • Implements, maintains, and manages the Field Welding program.
  • Provides oversight and technical direction to subordinates and subcontractors.
  • Manages the subcontractor welding program. Provides specialized welding engineering and technical support for construction to ensure construction meets all code, client, and JV procedures.
  • Provides technical expertise for ASME, API, and AWS or other code designed and fabricated items.

Additional Requirements for Welding Superintendent

  • Coordinates with Discipline Superintendents and the Lead Field Welding Engineer to validate manpower and welder qualification requirements.
  • Provides direction to Welding Supervisors, Welding General Foremen and Foreman as necessary to support welding initiatives across the project, ensuring the welders assigned to each task have the skill sets necessary to satisfactorily provide first time quality with minimal rework.
  • Reviews weekly scheduled work plans with discipline superintendents for pipe commodities to ensure the project have the welder resources available with the proper qualifications to support the planned work scopes.

Additional Requirements for Lead Welding Superintendent

  • May require interface with Site Management and Client / Owner.
  • Provides direction to Welding Superintendents, Welding General Foremen and Foreman as necessary to support welding initiatives across the project, ensuring first time quality with minimal rework.
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9 -12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Large EPC industrial or power project construction experience
  • Strong knowledge of welding procedures and welders qualification process.
  • Experience with piping and steel welding
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing and workface planning
  • Experience managing subcontractors, direct hire crews, and vendor interfaces
  • Knowledge of welding inspections, NDE, pressure testing, and turnover requirements
  • Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills
  • Ability to drive safety, quality, and productivity performance
  • Experience coordinating with engineering, logistics, and commissioning teams
  • Familiarity with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and turnover planning preferred
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