Welding Jobs in Washington

A Welder in the construction industry plays a vital role in the building and repairing of structures, equipment, and various types of machinery. They use intense heat to fuse metal pieces together, following detailed schematic drawings to assemble structural metal products, such as frameworks or shells for machinery or metal parts for buildings or bridges. A knowledgeable welder not only performs welding tasks but also handles materials planning, preparation, and setup for welding. They also ensure the use of correct welding procedures to meet specifications, inspect structures or materials to be welded, and maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.

Key skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, technical skills, physical strength and stamina, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Welders should be adept at using hand and power tools and have a keen understanding of metallurgy and welding techniques. Most employers require welders to have a high school diploma or equivalent and to complete vocational training or an apprenticeship in welding. Some jobs may also require Welding Certification from a recognized institution such as the American Welding Society (AWS). Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might work as a Welder's Helper, Welding Intern, or a Fabricator.

1-15 of 89 Jobs

Welder

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 hour ago

Job Scope: MIG, TIG, Stick & Structural Welding Air Arc Repair Welding Pipe & Mechanical Flat/Vertical Carbon Steel Requirements: Basic Tools for the Trade Proper PPE must be worn: Have your own Hood...

; and 5 or more years of recent professional TIG/MIG welding experience required; and 5 or more years of metal fabrication experience....

Aluminum Welder/Fabricator

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 20 hours ago

Experienced Welder/Fabricators Wanted Join All American Marine in Bellingham, WA! Are you passionate about welding?...

Welder/Fabricator

  • Liberty Lake, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Liberty Lake, WA
  • 20 hours ago

Skills Welder Fabricator Fitter Steel Fluxcore weld Additional Skills & Qualifications 2+ years of welding/fitting experience MIG.035 and.045 wire Previous experience with blueprints is a must Pay and...

Shop Helper / Welder

  • Auburn, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 21 hours ago

Shop Helper / Welder Auburn, WA 98002 Industry: Skilled Trades/Light Industrial Job Number: 83524 Job Description Meet Your Recruiter Lila Williams

Structural Welder

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 21 hours ago

welds based on project needs....

Welder 1

  • Airway Heights, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Airway Heights, WA
  • 21 hours ago

Successfully complete the Exotic Metals TIG weld training program and/or have equivalent experience....

Robotic Welder / Machine Operator

  • Airway Heights, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Airway Heights, WA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Experience with cobot operators, robotic operators and robotic welding....

Welder/Fitter

  • Airway Heights, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Airway Heights, WA
  • 1 day ago

Read Blueprints, section and plan drawings, and weld symbols. Must be able to read and derive measurements, dimensions, and quantity of material needed to fabricate a structure....

Welder Fabricator

  • Kent, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 1 day ago

WHAT YOULL DO: As our Welder Fabricator, you will work on heavy construction and forestry equipment and perform all phases of welding and fabricating including air arc, wire feed, stick, acetylene,...

Fitter/Welder

  • Airway Heights, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Airway Heights, WA
  • 1 day ago

Essential Skills: Proficiency in FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding). Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Structural steel welding expertise. WABO and AWS certifications....

Pipe Welders - PSNS

  • Bremerton, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bremerton, WA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Construct, maintain, and repair pipeline systems and assemblies using various welding techniques. Prepare pipes and fittings for welding operations....

PSNS- Pipe Welders

  • Bremerton, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bremerton, WA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Construct, maintain, and repair pipeline systems and assemblies using various welding techniques. Prepare pipes and fittings for welding operations....

Welder

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 1 day ago

Previous blueprint and weld symbol knowledge. Experience doing MIG welding on Aluminum. Shift: Monday-Thursday 3:30pm - 2:00am....

Welder (Weekday, Swing or Weekend Shift)

  • Sedro Woolley, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sedro Woolley, WA
  • 3 days ago

Duties & Responsibilities Welding competency in all positions Able to set weld machines to optimum parameters for work in accordance with WPS Understands weld symbols and prepares joints in accordance...

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Salary for Welding Jobs in Washington

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Weldings in Washington offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
30.5%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Bachelor's Degree
8.9%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.2%



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