How to hire a spot welder

How to hire a spot welder, step by step

Here's a step-by-step spot 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 spot welder job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new spot welder
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your spot 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 spot welder for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A spot welder's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, spot 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 spot welder salaries for various positions.

   Type of Spot Welder	Description	Hourly rate
   Spot 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.	$12-18
   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
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Spot Welding
   • Spot Welders
   • Quality Standards
   • Assembly Line
   • MIG
   • Safety Equipment
   • Stainless Steel
   • Punch Press
   • Jigs
   • Aluminum
   • Tape Measure
   • Quality Checks
   • Drill Press
   • Arc Welding

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Operate a laser CNC fabricator, press brake and occasionally TIG and MIG welding equipment.
   • Set up and operate CNC, mechanical, and hydraulic press brake.
   • Operate CNC punch and CNC shearer.
   • Spot welder, MIG welder, line assembly, metal repair and final line inspector.
   • Weld metal wires together in jigs to make magazine racks, cages and various products.
   • Used hoists, microscopes, calipers, ban see, and hand hold and bench grinders.

   More spot welder duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your spot welder job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A spot welder salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a spot welder in South Carolina may be lower than in Wyoming, and an entry-level spot welder usually earns less than a senior-level spot welder. Additionally, a spot welder with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average spot welder salary

   $15.52hourly

   $32,277 yearly

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   Entry-level spot welder salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average spot welder salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Minnesota	$37,899	$18
   2	Massachusetts	$37,217	$18
   3	Wisconsin	$35,488	$17
   4	New Mexico	$34,468	$17
   5	Vermont	$34,362	$17
   6	Rhode Island	$32,977	$16
   7	Illinois	$32,649	$16
   8	Connecticut	$32,501	$16
   9	California	$32,239	$16
   10	Michigan	$32,061	$15
   11	Texas	$31,787	$15
   12	Pennsylvania	$31,238	$15
   13	Ohio	$30,006	$14
   14	North Carolina	$29,510	$14

   Average spot welder salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	General Electric	$39,873	$19.17	15
   2	Eaton	$38,904	$18.70	25
   3	VisionCorp Rep	$38,275	$18.40	5
   4	Thermo Fisher Scientific	$37,462	$18.01
   5	SPX	$36,448	$17.52	6
   6	Whirlpool	$35,213	$16.93
   7	WestRock	$35,101	$16.88
   8	Alto-Shaam	$34,994	$16.82
   9	Open Systems Technologies	$34,967	$16.81
   10	Antunes	$34,848	$16.75	1
   11	QPS	$33,486	$16.10
   12	TriMas	$33,358	$16.04	4
   13	MEC	$33,243	$15.98	12
   14	The Wood Company	$33,243	$15.98	6
   15	Kewaunee Scientific	$33,222	$15.97
   16	Volt Systems LLC	$32,554	$15.65
   17	Metalcraft of Mayville	$32,475	$15.61	6
   18	Staff Management	$31,733	$15.26	4
   19	Aerotek	$31,727	$15.25	343
   20	Kelly Services	$31,725	$15.25	4

4. Writing a spot welder job description

   A spot 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a spot welder job description:

   Spot welder job description example

   A family-owned business with more than 50 years of manufacturing experience, The Grasshopper Company has specialized in manufacturing True ZeroTurn™ riding rotary mowers since 1969. No parent corporation or outside investors make the decisions at Grasshopper.
   
   As a recognized leader in the manufacturing of turf and grounds maintenance equipment, The Grasshopper Company is always looking for talented, dedicated and hard-working people to join our team. Grasshopper offers a wide range of competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, The Grasshopper Company/Moridge Manufacturing, Inc. abides by applicable non-discrimination laws and will not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, Vietnam era veteran status, or disability.
   
   We offer stable employment utilizing state of the art equipment and clean work facilities. Unless otherwise noted, on the job training is provided.
   Spot Welder - 2nd Shift
   
   We offer stable employment utilizing state of the art equipment and clean work facilities. On the job training provided.
   
   Full-time Spot Welder needed for second shift. Previous spot welding experience a plus.
   
   Essential Functions:
   
   * Must be able to measure clearances and set equipment to required tolerances to produce good parts.
   * Must be able to understand blueprints and other instructions.
   * Must be able to lift parts of varying weights onto work areas for the necessary weld operation.
   * Must check parts to ensure accuracy of weld prior to completion of order.
   * Must count and stack parts correctly prior to moving them to the next operation.
   * Must constantly be alert to potential safety hazards.
   * Must be able to work well with minimal supervision.
   
   To learn more about this employment position with Grasshopper, including descriptions and requirements, please contact the Human Resources Department.
   
   Extensive benefit package including:
   
   * Health and dental insurance
   * Life Insurance
   * Pension Plan (better than a 401k)
   * 401k Plan
   * Paid vacation
   * Paid holidays
   * Bonus Incentive
   * Discounted child care available
   * Discount on Verizon Wireless service
   
   Department: Weld
   
   This is a full time position

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5. Post your job

   To find spot welders for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any spot welders they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level spot welders with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with spot 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 spot welder

   Once you have selected a candidate for the spot 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new spot welder. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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