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Mig Tig Welder

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

... and professional welding based PPE * Provide assistance to other work areas on as needed or required basis * Show-up at your work station: At the prescribed starting time; Dressed & ready to weld ...

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1st Shift Welder - Direct Hire

West Allis, WI · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

Minimum of 3-5 years of professional welding and fabrication experience . * Experience with MIG, TIG, and ARC welding required. * Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols. * Strong mechanical ...

FenceCrete America

Welder

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Current welding certification or documented professional welding experience. * Proficiency in MIG, TIG, FCAW, and SMAW welding techniques. * Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical ...

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ECOMOD LLC

Welder

Hudson, CO · On-site

$22/hr

Minimum of 2 years of professional welding experience in a manufacturing, structural steel, or construction environment. * Technical Skills: Proven proficiency in welding steel-to-steel applications ...

Smith Personnel Solutions

Welders

Sunnyvale, TX

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Previous professional welding experience required. * Experience with FCAW and GMAW preferred. * Ability to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, layouts, and work orders. * Strong mechanical ...

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Niewohner Bros Inc

Welder-3rd Shift

Columbus, NE · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

No prior professional welding experience is required, but vocational training or a strong mechanical aptitude is a plus. Physical Requirements: * Able to lift 50 pounds occasionally. * Continually ...

K2 Ascend

MIG welder

Dearborn, MI

$52K - $70K/yr

Strong MIG / GMAW welding background * 5+ years of professional welding experience preferred * Experience welding steel pipe, structural steel, heavy plate, or other heavy-gauge material strongly ...

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Westar Marine Services

Lead Welder

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$23 - $30.25/hr

Required Qualifications * 5+ years of professional welding and fabrication experience, with significant time in a marine, shipyard, or offshore environment. * ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) welder ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional welding in the United States is $29.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $34.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professional Welding vs Welder?

AspectProfessional WeldingWelder
CredentialsCertifications like AWS Certified Welder, technical trainingOften requires basic certification or on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentIndustrial settings, construction sites, manufacturing plantsFabrication shops, construction sites, maintenance
Industry UsageUsed interchangeably in many industries, with 'Professional Welding' emphasizing expertiseCommonly used term for skilled tradespeople

Professional Welding typically refers to highly skilled welders with advanced certifications and experience working in industrial environments. While 'Welder' is a broader term for those performing welding tasks, 'Professional Welding' emphasizes a higher level of expertise and professionalism. Both roles are essential in manufacturing, construction, and repair industries, but the term 'Professional Welding' often indicates a more specialized or certified skill set.

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Infographic showing various Professional Welding job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,961 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Mig Tig Welder

Custom Cut Metals

Kansas City, KS • On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

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Job description

Welding:

  1. Perform all process, steps, & operations under the protocol of Safety First, and will not  take any unnecessary chances to skip, modify, or ignore safety based steps or processes
  2. Perform high production tacking operations in fixture based settings 
  3. Perform complicated Weld off where others have completed the lay-out and tacking process
  4. Perform rudimentary lay-out (non fixtured) and tacking functions for others to weld off
  5. Be able to execute simple weld projects without direct oversight from Welding Team Leader
  6. Contribute in a Productive manor to the overall output of the department.  
  7. Weld under the guidance, training, and direction of the Welding Team Leader
  8. Learn to read, understand, and follow shop drawings provided as a part of the Work Order Process


Other Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Wear proper clothing and PPE at all times while in the manufacturing area(s)
  2. Weld at all times with proper and professional welding based PPE
  3. Provide assistance to other work areas on as needed or required basis
  4. Show-up at your work station: At the prescribed starting time;  Dressed & ready to weld;  and  Be present during all scheduled working hours
  5. Work Overtime on an as needed or scheduled basis 
  6. Keep and work in a clean well organized work station or environment


Other Skill Requirements:

  1. Read, use, and perform lay-out with a Tape Measure
  2. Convert all 1/8 and 1/16 inch fractions to their decimal equivalent (and vise versa)
  3. Read, use, and demonstrate proper use of a Caliper
  4. Follow and execute both oral and written instructions