Skill
Welding
Manufacturing and Industrial
Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, usually metals, by using high heat to melt and fuse pieces together, often with a filler material, using techniques like MIG, TIG, or stick welding. Welders work across industries such as construction, manufacturing, automotive, and shipbuilding, and the trade requires precision, knowledge of metallurgy, and adherence to safety standards.
Welding in the job market
Last checked October 29, 2026
- Open roles
- 94
- Employers
- 46
- Median pay
- $79,000
- Disclose pay
- 65%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 61 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Welding (94)
TITLE 32 MACHINIST WG-3414-11
Air National Guard Units
Charleston, WV · $33 – $38 / hour
This National Guard position involves performing precision machining and welding operations to manufacture and repair aircraft components, tools, and equipment in a military maintenance shop. It suits experienced machinists with advanced technical skills who can work to tight tolerances and are comfortable in a military environment.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
HEAVY MOBILE AND MARINE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Fountain City, WI · $34 – $40 / hour
This federal role maintains and repairs the engines, transmissions, and electrical systems of heavy dredging equipment aboard a Navy vessel, requiring hands-on expertise with diesel engines and marine machinery. It suits experienced mechanics who can troubleshoot and rebuild complex systems under minimal oversight and contribute to safe vessel operations.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)-FUL
National Park Service
Contract · Kipahulu, Hawaii · $29 – $34 / hour
A temporary seasonal maintenance position with the National Park Service focused on repairing structures, maintaining grounds, and clearing invasive vegetation from archaeological sites in Hawai'i. This role suits people comfortable with hands-on work in varied outdoor and indoor conditions, including carpentry, painting, masonry, and general facility upkeep.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
TARGET SYSTEMS REPAIRER (Title 32)
Army National Guard Units
Fort Chaffee, Arkansas · $27 – $31 / hour
This National Guard position maintains and repairs communications and electronic systems, thermal target equipment, and field infrastructure at a training center. It suits someone with hands-on experience in electronics, electrical systems, and mechanical repair who is comfortable working on military range equipment and can troubleshoot complex integrated systems.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Service Fabricator - Phoenix Products
Ring Power
Jacksonville, FL
This role fabricates and assembles metal components for heavy equipment dealer Ring Power, using welding, cutting, and pressing equipment to transform engineering drawings into finished parts. It suits experienced fabricators who work independently, manage costs, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced shop environment.
Listed on Ring Power’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Operator 2 Castings
The Greenbrier Companies
Paragould, AR
This is a production role in an aluminum casting facility for the rail transportation equipment industry, where you'll operate machinery, pour metal, and perform finishing work on castings. It suits people with manufacturing experience who can work independently and safely in a hot, noisy industrial environment.
Listed on The Greenbrier Companies’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Machinist (Locomotive Shop)
Florida East Coast Railway
Full-time · Jacksonville, FL · $29 – $33 / hour
This role involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing locomotives in a shop setting to meet federal railroad safety standards. It suits experienced mechanics or welders who want stable, second-shift work with clear advancement to higher pay after completing their qualification period.
Listed on Florida East Coast Railway’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Electromechanical Technician (11PM-7AM)
Dippin' Dots
Moscow Mills, MO
This overnight shift role maintains and troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and automated control systems on production equipment at a snack food manufacturing facility. It suits experienced maintenance technicians who are comfortable with PLC programming, high-voltage motor work, and taking ownership of equipment reliability across a busy plant.
Listed on Dippin' Dots’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Facilities Technician II, First Shift
Relativity Space
Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $27 – $41 / hour
This first-shift facilities role maintains and repairs a massive aerospace manufacturing complex, handling everything from carpentry and painting to welding, heavy equipment operation, and fabrication work. It suits someone with hands-on maintenance or construction experience who can work independently across diverse technical systems while supporting a high-growth rocket company.
Listed on Relativity Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Mechanical Engineer IV - Design
Voyager
Full-time · Reno, NV · $119,000 – $185,000
This role designs complex mechanical systems for rockets, propulsion, and defense applications, requiring expertise in CAD, structural analysis, materials science, and manufacturing processes. It suits experienced mechanical engineers ready to lead technical challenges in aerospace and defense technology with hands-on involvement in testing and optimization.
Listed on Voyager’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Welding
Measured from the 94 open roles that name Welding — not from a curated list.
- Blueprint Reading13 roles13.8%
- Hydraulics13 roles13.8%
- Microsoft Office10 roles10.6%
- PLC Programming9 roles9.6%
- Electrical Systems8 roles8.5%
- 3D Printing6 roles6.4%
- Plumbing6 roles6.4%
What employers state they pay
Median
$79,000
Middle half
$66,000 – $103,000
From 61 of 94 open roles — the 65% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry16%
- Mid36%
- Senior38%
- Lead / Staff / Principal8%
- Management2%
From 50 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Welding roles are
Among the 78 of 94 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Welding
Employers hiring for Welding
46 in total, most open roles first.
- RSRelativity Space11 roles
- JHJ. B. Hunt8 roles
- DDDippin' Dots5 roles
- Tyson Foods4 roles
- ACAndersen Corporation3 roles
- Crane Co.3 roles
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.