Arc Welder Jobs
Arc Welder jobs are open across manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, and shipbuilding, at every level from entry-level helper to lead and foreman, with specializations in MIG, TIG, and flux-core welding. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Shape Steel. Shape Your Career.
Role: Structural Flux-Cored Arc Welder (AWS D1.1)
Location: Coatesville, PA
Compensation: $22–$34/hour, commensurate with experience, skill, and certifications
Schedule: 5:00 AM start | 10-hour shifts | Overtime available
Facility: 65,000 SF AISC-certified structural steel fabrication shop
A Day on the Floor
5:00 AM. You clock in, pull the latest shop prints, and review the WPS for the day’s runs. Your fit-up team stages heavy beams and columns under the overhead cranes. You confirm joint prep, verify weld symbols, and begin FCAW passes—vertical, overhead, and flat as required—always to AWS D1.1 standards. A grinder at your side, carbon-arc gouger ready if a repair is needed, you manage your heat, maintain bead appearance, and self-inspect each weld before moving to the next assembly. Throughout the day, you coordinate with fitters, machine operators, foremen, and quality to keep production flowing safely and efficiently.
What You’ll Work On
- FCAW welding on structural beams, columns, plates, connections, and heavy fabricated assemblies
- Producing code-quality welds to AWS D1.1 and JGM quality standards
- Interpreting weld symbols, shop drawings, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Executing joint prep, grinding, carbon-arc gouging, and weld repairs
- Safely operating around overhead cranes, fixtures, heavy steel, and material-handling equipment
- Partnering with fitters, operators, foremen, and QA to maintain throughput
- Contributing to continuous-improvement and safety initiatives
Where Your Work Goes
Your craftsmanship supports large industrial builds nationwide: data centers, steel mills, stadiums, conveyor systems, automated racking systems, and other complex heavy-industrial facilities.
What You Bring
- 2+ years of structural steel welding experience
- Hands-on FCAW proficiency (required)
- Background welding structural beams, columns, plate, and heavy assemblies
- Ability to meet AWS D1.1 quality requirements
- Comfort welding in multiple positions, including vertical and overhead (strongly preferred)
- Ability to read weld symbols, WPSs, and fabrication/shop drawings
- Experience with weld prep, grinding, carbon-arc gouging, and cleanup
- Current or prior AWS D1.1 certification (preferred)
- Experience in an AISC fabrication shop (plus)
- Strong commitment to quality, productivity, attendance, and safety
Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits
- $22–$34/hour based on experience and qualifications
- Overtime opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral incentives
- Training and continuing education
Shop Perks
- Daily snack & drink allowance
- Lunch provided every other Friday
- Annual safety boot allowance with on-site boot truck
- Annual prescription safety glasses program
- Additional training and welding certification opportunities
Growth at JGM
- Consistent workload with significant backlog
- Challenging, large-scale structural steel projects
- Modern, growing fabrication operation
- Pathways to higher-level welding, fitting, and leadership roles
- Apprentice to Millionaire Program focused on long-term financial well-being
- Build a career, not just your next job
Who Thrives Here
Craftsmen who take pride in clean, code-compliant welds, show up ready to work, look out for their teammates, and continuously sharpen their skills.
Skills & Tools
- Proficiencies: OSHA 10-Hour, Welding setups for production, Blueprint reading
- Machines/Tech: Surface grinder, Flux-cored arc welder, Overhead crane, Gantry robot
If you’re an experienced FCAW structural welder seeking steady work with a growing team, we’d like to meet you.
Shape Steel. Shape Your Career.
Role: Structural Flux-Cored Arc Welder (AWS D1.1)
Location: Coatesville, PA
Compensation: $22–$34/hour, commensurate with experience, skill, and certifications
Schedule: 5:00 AM start | 10-hour shifts | Overtime available
Facility: 65,000 SF AISC-certified structural steel fabrication shop
A Day on the Floor
5:00 AM. You clock in, pull the latest shop prints, and review the WPS for the day’s runs. Your fit-up team stages heavy beams and columns under the overhead cranes. You confirm joint prep, verify weld symbols, and begin FCAW passes—vertical, overhead, and flat as required—always to AWS D1.1 standards. A grinder at your side, carbon-arc gouger ready if a repair is needed, you manage your heat, maintain bead appearance, and self-inspect each weld before moving to the next assembly. Throughout the day, you coordinate with fitters, machine operators, foremen, and quality to keep production flowing safely and efficiently.
What You’ll Work On
- FCAW welding on structural beams, columns, plates, connections, and heavy fabricated assemblies
- Producing code-quality welds to AWS D1.1 and JGM quality standards
- Interpreting weld symbols, shop drawings, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Executing joint prep, grinding, carbon-arc gouging, and weld repairs
- Safely operating around overhead cranes, fixtures, heavy steel, and material-handling equipment
- Partnering with fitters, operators, foremen, and QA to maintain throughput
- Contributing to continuous-improvement and safety initiatives
Where Your Work Goes
Your craftsmanship supports large industrial builds nationwide: data centers, steel mills, stadiums, conveyor systems, automated racking systems, and other complex heavy-industrial facilities.
What You Bring
- 2+ years of structural steel welding experience
- Hands-on FCAW proficiency (required)
- Background welding structural beams, columns, plate, and heavy assemblies
- Ability to meet AWS D1.1 quality requirements
- Comfort welding in multiple positions, including vertical and overhead (strongly preferred)
- Ability to read weld symbols, WPSs, and fabrication/shop drawings
- Experience with weld prep, grinding, carbon-arc gouging, and cleanup
- Current or prior AWS D1.1 certification (preferred)
- Experience in an AISC fabrication shop (plus)
- Strong commitment to quality, productivity, attendance, and safety
Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits
- $22–$34/hour based on experience and qualifications
- Overtime opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral incentives
- Training and continuing education
Shop Perks
- Daily snack & drink allowance
- Lunch provided every other Friday
- Annual safety boot allowance with on-site boot truck
- Annual prescription safety glasses program
- Additional training and welding certification opportunities
Growth at JGM
- Consistent workload with significant backlog
- Challenging, large-scale structural steel projects
- Modern, growing fabrication operation
- Pathways to higher-level welding, fitting, and leadership roles
- Apprentice to Millionaire Program focused on long-term financial well-being
- Build a career, not just your next job
Who Thrives Here
Craftsmen who take pride in clean, code-compliant welds, show up ready to work, look out for their teammates, and continuously sharpen their skills.
Skills & Tools
- Proficiencies: OSHA 10-Hour, Welding setups for production, Blueprint reading
- Machines/Tech: Surface grinder, Flux-cored arc welder, Overhead crane, Gantry robot
If you’re an experienced FCAW structural welder seeking steady work with a growing team, we’d like to meet you.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in arc welder jobs.
- AWS Certified Welder (CW) certification or willingness to test on-site
- Proficiency in at least two arc welding processes such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, or GTAW
- Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Experience welding in multiple positions including overhead, vertical, and pipe
- High school diploma or GED, with completion of a vocational welding program preferred
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in confined or elevated spaces
Tips for Your Arc Welder Job Search
List your certifications by process type
Your resume should call out each welding process you're certified in, such as SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, or FCAW, and the positions you're qualified for, like 3G or 6G. Employers scan for these specifics before reading anything else.
Include your AWS certification number
If you hold an AWS Certified Welder credential, put the certification number and expiration date on your resume. Many employers verify credentials before scheduling interviews, and including the number removes a follow-up step that could slow your application down.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists arc welder openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by material and industry
Pipe welding in oil and gas, structural steel in construction, and aluminum in aerospace each require different technique emphasis. Target openings where your dominant material experience aligns with the industry, so your resume reads as a direct match rather than a general candidate.
Prepare a weld test strategy before interviews
Most arc welder interviews end with a hands-on weld test, not just conversation. Know in advance which positions and processes you'll be tested on, and ask the employer beforehand what machine settings and base materials they use so you're not adjusting cold.
Negotiate shift and overtime terms, not just base pay
Arc welder compensation often varies more by shift differential, overtime structure, and travel pay than by base wage. Before accepting an offer, ask specifically about expected weekly hours, night or weekend differentials, and whether per diem applies to travel assignments.
Arc Welder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most arc welders?
The companies hiring the most arc welders right now include ALSTOM, Valmont Industries, and JGM, with the largest share of openings in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in manufacturing corridors and states with active oil, gas, and infrastructure projects.
How many arc welder jobs are remote?
About 0% of arc welder openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, since most roles require physical presence at a fabrication shop, job site, or vessel. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are welding inspection, quality assurance review, and weld procedure documentation roles that sit adjacent to the hands-on trade.
How do you become an arc welder?
You become an arc welder by completing a vocational welding program at a trade school or community college, which typically covers safety, blueprint reading, and multiple welding processes. After training, you pursue an AWS Certified Welder credential by passing a hands-on weld test in your chosen process and position. Many welders then build experience through apprenticeships or entry-level shop roles before moving into higher-paying pipe or structural positions.
Can you get hired as an arc welder with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level arc welder roles exist specifically for candidates who have completed a vocational program but have limited shop hours. Employers in fabrication shops and manufacturing facilities often hire grinders, helpers, or weld assistants who can test up into certified welder roles after proving their technique on the floor. Passing an in-house weld test matters more than your work history at this stage.
What does the arc welder interview process look like?
The arc welder interview process typically starts with a brief phone or in-person screen to confirm your certifications, process experience, and availability. That is followed by a facility visit where you meet a foreman or lead welder who reviews your background in detail. Most employers then require a hands-on weld test, where you produce one or more weld coupons that are visually inspected or sent for bend testing before a conditional offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to arc welder jobs?
You can find and apply to arc welder jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your process certifications, preferred industry, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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