How to hire a welder-manufacture

How to hire a welder-manufacture, step by step

Here's a step-by-step welder-manufacture hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The welder-manufacture hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A welder-manufacture's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, welder-manufactures 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.

   Here's a comparison of welder-manufacture salaries for various roles:

   Type of Welder-Manufacture	Description	Hourly rate
   Welder-Manufacture	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.	$14-28
   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
   Maintenance Welder	A Maintenance Welder diagnoses and repairs a variety of metal work including construction vehicles and equipment. They cut, fit, and weld metal using gas and electric welding equipment.	$14-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Arc Welding
   • Cranes
   • Stainless Steel
   • GMAW
   • Tig Welding
   • Grinders
   • Mixers
   • Blueprint Specifications
   • Mig
   • Tig
   • Cutting Torches
   • Tape Measure
   • Pressure Vessels

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   Responsibilities:

   • Used mig welding to fabricate farm equipment.
   • Operate equipment including valves, pumps and mixers.
   • Utilize GMAW, SMAW in a manufacturing fabrication environment.
   • Perform a variety of welding on primarily sheet metal and aluminum using MIG and TIGprocesses.
   • Connect heavy beams (stick weld), cut steel with torches, and lift steel beams with a crane.
   • Assemble then weld various aluminum and steel parts; assemble military environmental control and power generation trailers.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, welder-manufactures' average salary in nebraska is 34% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level welder-manufactures 48% less than senior-level welder-manufactures.
   • Certifications. A welder-manufacture 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 welder-manufacture's salary.

   Average welder-manufacture salary

   $43,652yearly

   $20.99 hourly rate

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   Entry-level welder-manufacture salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a welder-manufacture job description

   A welder-manufacture 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 welder-manufacture job description:

   Welder-manufacture job description example

   Duties and Responsibilities
   
   + Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
   
   + Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
   
   + Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness.
   
   + Familiar with and complies with all safety requirements and protocols.
   
   + May prepare the materials and set up for a welding device or robot.
   
   + May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty.
   
   + Support the safety and quality programs by following all accompanying rules and established processes.
   
   + Other duties as assigned.
   
   Shift
   
   1st Shift - Voluntary overtime opportunity on Friday's when applicable.
   
   + Monday - 5:30AM-4:00PM
   
   + Tuesday - 5:30AM-4:00PM
   
   + Wednesday - 5:30AM-4:00PM
   
   + Thursday - 5:30AM-4:00PM
   
   + Friday - As Needed (Voluntary OT)
   
   Skills and Qualifications
   
   + Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.
   
   + Ability to use a variety of hand tools such as hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder and bander.
   
   + Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measure, box caliper, slide dial caliper and micrometer.
   
   + Ability to convert fractions to decimals and vice versa.
   
   + Ability to convert metric to English.
   
   + Provide high quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.
   
   + Speak, write and comprehend conversational English.
   
   + Strong attention to detail.
   
   + High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
   
   + Must pass a MIG welder certification.
   
   + Robotic welding experience a plus.
   
   + Relevant apprenticeship, experience, or vocational training, preferred.
   
   Benefits
   
   + Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
   
   + 401k with Company Match
   
   + Paid Time Off
   
   + Paid Holidays
   
   + Paid Community Service Day
   
   + Company Paid Life Insurance
   
   + Company Paid Short-Term Disability
   
   + Company Paid Long-Term Disability
   
   + Tuition Reimbursement
   
   + Wellness Programs
   
   + Employee Assistance Program
   
   About Us
   
   At O'Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS), we build things! As an O'Neal Industries affiliate company, we are a leader in the fabrication of steel and metal products that shape the world in which we live in. Our culture is driven by honesty, integrity and respect. We set high expectations for ourselves in providing a safe and diverse work environment. If you are looking to be part of a dynamic company to build your career, visit onealmfg.com/careers to learn more!
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
   
   The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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5. Post your job

   To find welder-manufactures 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 welder-manufactures they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level welder-manufactures 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 welder-manufacture job on Zippia to find and recruit welder-manufacture candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit welder-manufactures, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 welder-manufacture

   Once you've decided on a perfect welder-manufacture candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new welder-manufacture. 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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