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Tack Welder Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding. Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, or submerged arc welding equipment. Assembles parts by bolting ...

$31/hr

Reference engineering drawings to perform solid or tack welding * Use welding equipment, tape measures, and hand tools safely and effectively * Put on cart or fixture for next station * Perform ...

Welder

Fletcher, NC · On-site

$26 - $29.50/hr

Must be able to weld flat, cylindrical or irregular parts that may be clamped, tack-welded or otherwise positioned. Must be integrally familiar with welding machines in order to properly adjust same.

Welder

Fletcher, NC · On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

Must be able to weld flat, cylindrical or irregular parts that may be clamped, tack-welded or otherwise positioned. Must be integrally familiar with welding machines in order to properly adjust same.

Robotic Welding Operator

Malta, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $21/hr

The right person will set up and tack tank components in a fixture, load the fixtured tank onto the robotic welder, and start the automated weld cycle -- then move directly to tacking the next tank ...

Fitter/Welder

Shelby, NC · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Pass a tack welder qualification (visual macro break test). * Operate carbon air-arc equipment for back gouging processes. * Ensure safe work practices are adhered to, and appropriate PPE is worn at ...

Fitter/Welder

Chesnee, SC · On-site

$19.25 - $24.50/hr

Pass a tack welder qualification (visual macro break test). * Operate carbon air-arc equipment for back gouging processes. * Ensure safe work practices are adhered to, and appropriate PPE is worn at ...

Fitter/Welder

Chesnee, SC · On-site

$19.25 - $24.50/hr

Pass a tack welder qualification (visual macro break test). * Operate carbon air-arc equipment for back gouging processes. * Ensure safe work practices are adhered to, and appropriate PPE is worn at ...

Fitter/Welder

Shelby, NC · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Pass a tack welder qualification (visual macro break test). * Operate carbon air-arc equipment for back gouging processes. * Ensure safe work practices are adhered to, and appropriate PPE is worn at ...

Ingram Barge is seeking a Welder for our team in Columbus, KY . Whether you are a Certified Welder, or just starting, Ingram will invest in your training and development for the next level. This ...

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Fabricator Welder

Toledo, OH · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

MIG welding, stainless steel, tack welding, cutting torch, and plasma cutter work * Read blueprints and a tape measur e * Fabricate parts and assemblies to specifications. * Be able to Pass ...

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The role involves multi-pass tack welding and fabrication of structural assemblies, using complex structural drawings and blueprints. The position requires working in demanding environments ...

Welder Fabricator

Milton, DE · On-site

$18.75 - $24/hr

Cut, Grind, Tack, Weld Components * Follow Welding Procedures * Experience and understanding of weld symbols, sizes, and procedures

Welder

Corinne, UT · On-site

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

Tack Welding: Join parts with tack welds skillfully so the final weld covers the tack points, ensuring a clean finish. * Welding Experience: Weld components using MIG, pulsed, or robotic welding ...

Welder- Framing

Brookville, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Set up, assemble, and tack weld parts. * Position dimensions from blueprints onto work pieces. * Build up work or defective surfaces. * Ensure that correct procedures are followed. * Inspect welds to ...

Welder

Corinne, UT · On-site

$24/hr

Tack Welding: Join parts with tack welds skillfully so the final weld covers the tack points, ensuring a clean finish. * Welding Experience: Weld components using MIG, pulsed, or robotic welding ...

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How much do tack welder jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for tack welder in the United States is $20.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tack welder?

A tack welder uses several short bursts of heat from equipment to create a temporary weld between two metal joints. It works through the same process as creating a full weld, but is used only for temporary joints. In this career, your job duties are to position the two or more joints of metal where they need to be then apply heat to them to create a tack weld. You also need to keep your work area clean and adhere to all safety procedures. To become a welder, you need to have general machining skills, which you can obtain in a technical college or technical prep program from high school. Your first welding job can give you valuable experience to start your career.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tack welder?

To thrive as a Tack Welder, you need a solid understanding of welding techniques, blueprint reading, and experience with various metals, often supported by a high school diploma or technical training. Familiarity with welding equipment such as MIG, TIG, or stick welders, along with relevant safety certifications, is typically required. Attention to detail, manual dexterity, and strong teamwork skills are crucial soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure precise, safe, and efficient fabrication of components, which is vital for the integrity and quality of welded structures.

What are the most common challenges tack welders face when working on large-scale fabrication projects?

Tack Welders often encounter challenges related to maintaining precision and consistency while working on large or complex assemblies. Ensuring that components are accurately positioned before final welding is critical, as even minor misalignments can lead to costly rework or structural issues. Additionally, Tack Welders must coordinate closely with other team members, such as fitters and fabricators, to keep projects on schedule and troubleshoot any alignment problems swiftly. Adapting to varying material types and thicknesses also requires a strong understanding of welding techniques and safety protocols.

What is the difference between Tack Welder vs MIG Welder?

AspectTack WelderMIG Welder
CertificationsBasic welding certifications, often specific to tack weldingWelding certifications, including MIG welding certifications
Work EnvironmentFabrication shops, construction sites, assembly linesManufacturing plants, automotive, metal fabrication
Job FocusCreating temporary or permanent tack welds to hold parts in placePerforming continuous welds using MIG (Metal Inert Gas) process
Tools & EquipmentWelding torch, tack welding gunsMIG welding machine, welding gun, shielding gas

While both Tack Welders and MIG Welders work with metal welding processes, Tack Welders primarily focus on creating temporary or initial welds to hold parts in position. MIG Welders perform continuous, high-quality welds using the MIG process. The roles often overlap in fabrication environments, but MIG welding requires more advanced certifications and experience with continuous welding techniques.

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Welder - Lexington Location

Wabtec

Lexington, TN • On-site

$28 - $32/hr

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Who will you be working with?

You will work with a broad range of talented individuals to deliver quality products in a timely manner. You’ll work alongside Assemblers and partner with professionals across multiple departments.

How will you make a difference?

As a Welder, you will follow specified work instructions and/or engineering parts drawings to assemble a wide variety of products. You will be responsible for the quality of your work, and meeting production standards. You will continually look for ways to improve our production processes and make Safety your #1 priority every day.

What do we want to know about you?

  • High School Graduate or GED.
  • 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
  • Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment that are needed to perform the assembly operations in an industrial setting.
  • Must have good listening and communication skills.
  • Able to work well with others to be a good team player.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Positions, aligns, and fits components together.

Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.

Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, or submerged arc welding equipment.

Assembles parts by bolting and riveting.

Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.

What about the physical demands of the job?

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • The employee frequently is required to work at varies heights from a step ladder, mobile or fixed ladder, or scaffold platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

The starting hourly rate of this position is $28.00 - $32.00

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.


We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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