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AAA USA

Marine Welder

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

$33 - $35/hr

Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components for shipbuilding and marine structures. * Weld plates, frames, bulkheads, and other structural assemblies according to specifications. * Read and ...

180 Engineering

Body Structures Engineer

Winamac, IN · On-site

The engineer will work heavily with sheet metal structures, welding processes, material selection, and vehicle integration while supporting design reviews, fixture development, dimensional management ...

HII

WELDER/STRUCTURE ENTRY-LEVEL

Newport News, VA · On-site

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

WELDER/STRUCTURE ENTRY-LEVEL Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jun 1, 2026 Req ... After completion of Welding School, you will use a wide range of welding filler metals and welding ...

EMCOR Group Inc

Newcomb and Company

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Perform plate/structure welding and support mechanical system installation, including non-welded systems such as Victaulic, ProPress, and Aquatherm. * Minimum 3 years of commercial sheet metal ...

HII

WELDER/STRUCTURE ENTRY-LEVEL

Newport News, VA

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

WELDER/STRUCTURE ENTRY-LEVEL Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jun 1, 2026 Req ... After completion of Welding School, you will use a wide range of welding filler metals and welding ...

AAA USA Inc

1st Class Aluminum Welder

Lockport, LA · On-site

$19.25 - $25.25/hr

Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components for shipbuilding and marine structures * Weld plates, frames, bulkheads, and other structural assemblies according to specifications * Read and ...

AAA USA, Inc.

1st Class Aluminum Welder

Lockport, LA · On-site

$19.25 - $25.25/hr

Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components for shipbuilding and marine structures * Weld plates, frames, bulkheads, and other structural assemblies according to specifications * Read and ...

Swanton Welding

Welder Fabricator

Wauseon, OH

$18.75 - $24.25/hr

Assess equipment, structures, and materials to determine appropriate welding positions and methods. * Perform MIG welding on steel components, ensuring welds meet both functional and aesthetic ...

Stratatech Education Group

Welding Instructor

Dallas, TX · On-site

$60K/yr

In this hands-on role, you'll deliver structured lessons, guide students through practical welding applications, and create a safe, supportive learning environment. If you're passionate about your ...

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How much do structure welding jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for structure 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Structure Welder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Structure Welder, you need proficiency in welding techniques (such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding), blueprint reading, and a high school diploma or welding certification. Familiarity with welding equipment, safety gear, and industry-standard codes like AWS D1.1 is typically required. Attention to detail, manual dexterity, and strong problem-solving skills are essential soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure high-quality welds, structural integrity, and job site safety, which are critical for successful project completion.

What are some typical challenges that structure welders face on the job, and how can they be addressed?

Structure welders often encounter challenges such as working in difficult or confined positions, exposure to varying weather conditions on outdoor sites, and ensuring weld quality meets strict safety standards. Overcoming these challenges requires strong attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and continuous communication with project managers and other crew members. Staying updated on the latest welding techniques and regularly maintaining equipment can also help structure welders perform efficiently and safely.

What is the difference between Structure Welding vs Pipe Welding?

AspectStructure WeldingPipe Welding
CertificationsAWS D1.1, AWS D1.2AWS 6G, ASME Section IX
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, bridges, buildingsRefineries, pipelines, industrial plants
Industry UsageHeavy construction, infrastructureOil & gas, water systems

Structure Welding involves fabricating large steel frameworks for buildings and infrastructure, often in outdoor or construction environments. Pipe Welding focuses on joining pipes for fluid transport, typically in industrial settings. While both require AWS certifications and welding skills, their work environments and applications differ significantly.

What are structure welders?

Structure welders are skilled tradespeople who specialize in joining, repairing, and fabricating metal components used in large structural frameworks such as buildings, bridges, ships, and industrial equipment. They use a variety of welding techniques, such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding, to ensure strong and durable connections in steel and other metals. Structure welders must read blueprints, follow safety protocols, and often work at heights or in confined spaces. Their expertise is crucial to the integrity and safety of many construction and manufacturing projects.
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Infographic showing various Structure Welding job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 82% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 9% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,961 per year, or $29.8 per hour.
Welding Instructor - Weekend Shift

Welding Instructor - Weekend Shift

Arcosa Lightweight

Steele, AL • On-site

$43K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures is searching for a Plant Welding Instructor. In this role, you will administer the Steele, Alabama utility pole manufacturing plant's welder training program (pole school). The Plant Welding Instructor will have strong hands-on welding skills, visual weld inspection experience, and experience training and testing welding candidates.
Meyer Utility Structures is a proud subsidiary of the infrastructure company, Arcosa, Inc. We commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.
What you'll do:
  • Oversee the daily pole school operations.
  • Maintain welder candidate training, testing, and qualification records.
  • Perform hands-on welder candidate training for the FCAW, SAW, SMAW, plasma/oxyfuel cutting, and air-carbon-arc gouging processes.
  • Conduct classroom training on welding safety, welding, and cutting processes, visual weld acceptance criteria, welding symbols, drawings, etc.
  • Perform hands-on, pole layout and fit-up training.
  • Provide additional training (OJT) to production welders as required.
  • Assist in qualifying welding procedure specifications as required.
  • Participate in welding improvement projects/other duties as required.

What you'll need:
  • 3 - 5 years of FCAW, SAW, SMAW, plasma/air carbon arc, and layout/fit-up experience, preferably in the utility structure industry.
  • Able to effectively present classroom training and hands-on welding application training.
  • Proficient in conducting AWS D1.1 welder qualification tests and generating welder qualification records.
  • Welding-related associate degree desired.
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and/or AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE) desired.
  • Proficient in using various weld inspection tools such as amp/volt/wire feed/gas flow meters, fillet weld gages, undercut gages, etc.
  • Able to read and comprehend welding symbols, welding procedure specifications, work instructions, drawings, bill of materials, etc.
  • Possess written and oral communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish) desired.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

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Arcosa Lightweight, located in Dallas, TX, US, is a leading company in the construction materials industry. Its specialization lies in the production of rotary kiln expanded shale and clay lightweight aggregates used for concrete construction and infrastructure development. The company is a division of Arcosa Inc., a provider of infrastructure-related products and solutions with leading positions in construction, energy, and transportation markets. Arcosa Lightweight was formed from the legacy Trinity Construction Materials business, split-off in November 2018, to forge a new era of growth and customer focus.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Dallas, TX, US

Year founded

2018

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