How to hire a reserve tube welder

How to hire a reserve tube welder, step by step

Here's a step-by-step reserve tube welder hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a reserve tube welder job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new reserve tube welder
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your reserve tube welder job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a reserve tube welder for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A reserve tube welder's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, reserve tube welders from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents reserve tube welder salaries for various positions.

   Type of Reserve Tube Welder	Description	Hourly rate
   Reserve Tube Welder	Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers use hand-held or remotely controlled equipment to join or cut metal parts. They also fill holes, indentations, or seams of metal products.	$17-32
   Ship Fitter	Ship fitters are civilian or enlisted people who work on materials like high yield strength steel and high-tensile steel. These people fabricate, assemble, and build structural parts of ships... Show more	$14-30
   Welder Apprentice	A welder apprentice analyzes engineering specifications and engineering drawings to plan layout and assembly welding operations. Besides using rulers, calipers, combination squares, and straight edges to secure, position, and layout parts and assemblies as per the assignment specifications, welder apprentices also perform their duties based on established safety procedures and quality standards... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Tig Welding
   • TIG
   • Stainless Steel
   • Arc Welding
   • Carbon Steel
   • GMAW
   • Boiler Tubes
   • Aluminum
   • FCAW
   • Overhead Positions
   • Pressure Vessels
   • Engineering Drawings
   • GTAW
   • SMAW

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and run production parts through the brake.
   • Weld with the TIG process throughout.
   • Complete demo of superheat, reheat and header tubes.
   • Position and clamp workpieces together and properly assemble them in in jigs and fixtures.
   • Perform inconel overlie welding in overhead position in penthouse area of boiler using the smaw welding process.
   • Straighten or reshape bend pressure vessel plates or structure parts, using hammers, jacks, or torches.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your reserve tube welder job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A reserve tube welder can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, reserve tube welders' average salary in arkansas is 35% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level reserve tube welders 45% less than senior-level reserve tube welders.
   • Certifications. A reserve tube welder with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a reserve tube welder's salary.

   Average reserve tube welder salary

   $50,556yearly

   $24.31 hourly rate

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   Entry-level reserve tube welder salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a reserve tube welder job description

   A reserve tube welder job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a reserve tube welder job description:

   Reserve tube welder job description example

   Perform all functions of tube bending & welding ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. Be able to work with others. Be a team player with good communication skills and writing skills. Have an understanding of maintenance and interpretation of job scopes.
   Essential Functions
   
   * Set up, adjust and operate tube bending machinery and equipment to bend structural metal pipe, tube, bar, etc. to specifications.
   * Fabricate directly from drawings, samples, or instructions without supervision.
   * Select all layouts, templates, or check fixtures.
   * Develop layouts from drawings, samples or instructions.
   * Select all tools, dies, and plane gauge requirements.
   * Check bent parts to drawing specification and tolerance using proper measurement and inspect equipment.
   * Inspect end product from bending operation to ensure accuracy maintain and operate tube bending equipment.
   * Identify, properly tag and remove non-conforming materials.
   * Complete all required paperwork in a correct and timely manner.
   * Perform first article runs and communicate recommendations as appropriate.
   * Operate hoist, cart caddy, fork lift, and manual pallet jack.
   * Communicate with other departments as necessary.
   * Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
   * Performs additional duties or special projects as assigned.
   
   Requirements
   
   * Workers should be able to: Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy; make decisions based on measurable criteria; and visualize objects in three-dimensions from plans and drawings. Physically, workers must be able to: Work easily and skillfully with hands; lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; see well (either naturally or with correction); climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffolds; and stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
   
   Physical Skill and Effort
   
   * Work easily and skillfully with hands; lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; see well (either naturally or with correction); climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffolds; and stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
   
   Working Conditions and Hazards
   
   * Knowledge of Industrial & commercial safety, General Basic plus Safety, LOTO, working overhead, confined space entry, basic electricity safety.
   
   Do You Qualify
   
   Education
   
   * A High School diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
   
   Other Experience
   
   * Computer competency including Outlook, Word, Excel. Basic understanding of HVAC industry terminology a plus. Welding a plus. This position requires at least three years' experience in a similar industrial/technical position.
   
   Benefits
   
   We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Fertility Assistance, Maternity Support Program, Adoption Assistance, Supplemental Medical Benefits, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Cash Matching 401(k) Plan, Mental Health Resources, Tuition Assistance, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program, generous Paid Vacation, and 11 Paid Holidays.
   
   Who is Cleaver-Brooks Sales and Service?
   
   Cleaver-Brooks Sales & Service is an established and growing market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner systems. Cleaver Brooks Sales & Service has a full range of capabilities from: new equipment to installation, retrofits, repairs, and service.
   
   This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of position given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. This description supersedes any previous descriptions for this position.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right reserve tube welder for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with reserve tube welders they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit reserve tube welders who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your reserve tube welder job on Zippia to find and recruit reserve tube welder candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with reserve tube welder candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new reserve tube welder

   Once you have selected a candidate for the reserve tube welder position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new reserve tube welder first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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