How to hire a wire welder

How to hire a wire welder, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

   The following list breaks down different types of wire welders and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Wire Welder	Description	Hourly rate
   Wire 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.	$13-24
   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:

   • MIG
   • Calipers
   • FCAW
   • Cranes
   • Structural Steel
   • Assembly Line
   • Air Arc
   • TIG
   • Torches

   Responsibilities:

   • Secure loads of 6"to 12"casing , 4"PVC liner and water on service truck.
   • Operate MIG welder to produce parts and or products.
   • Certificate courses in any repute institute in MIG welding are favore.
   • Skil with cutting torch, over head cranes, and welding machine, grinder, and tape measure
   • Perform MIG and stick welds and erecting structural steel utilize for building skeletons including specific/ detail measurements for accuracy.
   • Perform preventive maintenance, electronic robotic operation, pneumatic system operation, and initial quality control.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, wire welders' average salary in florida is 42% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level wire welders 43% less than senior-level wire welders.
   • Certifications. A wire 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 wire welder's salary.

   Average wire welder salary

   $38,882yearly

   $18.69 hourly rate

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   Entry-level wire welder salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 28, 2025

4. Writing a wire welder job description

   A wire 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 wire welder job description:

   Wire welder job description example

   Main Accountabilities (include but are not limited to)
   Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.Work includes set-up and laying out work using fixtures and positioning devices Operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the jobs needs.Utilize in-process measuring techniques including but not limited to weld gauges Inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications.Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, engineering drawings, weld symbols, and/or work orders.Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position.Inspect equipment to maintain functional equipment if any equipment needs repairs notify supervisor/lead or maintenance department.Maintains safe operations by adhering to FLSmidth safety procedures and regulations.Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.May perform flame cutting or arc welding operations when required As part of job enrichment, and at the company's discretion, cross training in other areas will be given
   Supervisory Responsibilities
   The job has no supervisory responsibilities
   Education, Experience and Skills
   2 years' experience preferred Welding certification(s) preferred Must have an understanding of basic metallurgy, tolerance, tools, mathematics, layout Must be able to interpret blue prints Familiar with a variety of welder concepts, practices, and procedures.Ability to understand welding symbols and diagrams, read blueprints, and/or other printed instructional material in the welding of products or parts.Must be thoroughly familiar with welding equipment such as torches, torch tips, filler rods, flux, hoses, valves, and compressed gasses Must have the ability to follow written or verbal instructions Must have knowledge of health and safety requirements including but not limited to fire hazards Computer skills: ability to use the computer for time tracking purposes
   Reasoning Ability
   Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
   Physical Demands
   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, hand to, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
   Work Environment
   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to fumes and may at time be required to wear a respirator. The employee will occasionally work at heights using the correct PPE.
   
   The noise level in the work environment is one that is typically associated with a manufacturing facility.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find wire welders for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with wire 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 wire welder

   Once you've decided on a perfect wire welder 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 also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new wire welder. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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