H-2B Visa Welder Jobs
Welder jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available through U.S. employers in construction, manufacturing support, and seasonal infrastructure projects. Sponsors must obtain DOL temporary labor certification before filing, and the 66,000 annual cap fills fast, so early applications matter. Here's what to know before you apply.
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Please review position description and requirements and begin application online by clicking on the Apply Now.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Performs all the essential job functions of a Welder.
- Must be capable of all process of welding and cutting.
- Duties will include welding and fabrication for drill equipment/materials.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications to determine the specific welding/cutting requirements for geo structural projects.
- Must possess welding certification.
- Carry, load and unload materials.
- Record important data and relay to foreman / Superintendent.
- Perform welding repairs on defective parts.
- Arrive to project site on time and participate in daily discussion meetings.
- Clean up site trash and debris and put in designated disposal area.
- Perform welding and cutting on lagging studs and plates.
- Work with materials such wood, concrete, grout, steel etc.
- Work with hoses (air, grout, water, etc.) for all types of jobs on the jobsite.
- Coordinate with project supervision and geo structural engineers to ensure welds meet project specifications.
- Conducts safety checks before starting up and operating (and after shutting down) equipment pieces using standard checklists.
- Reviews site specifications with foreman and superintendent.
- Operates all light equipment necessary (e.g., concrete, grout vibrator, grout plant/concrete pump, compacting equipment, basic hand tools etc.) for operations.
- Operates selected pieces of heavy equipment at a basic level to include, but not limited to, the following pieces of equipment:
- Skidsteer Loader (desirable)
- Water truck (desirable)
- Excavator (desirable)
- Lull (required)
- Site truck when necessary (desirable)
- Excavate earth.
- Convey (i.e., haul in or remove) soil/earth, gravel, stone, etc. at the construction location as necessary for proper site preparation.
- Spread and level dirt, gravel, and stone to rough grade/elevation specifications.
- Hooks up necessary attachments to equipment to complete geo structural and civil task(s).
- Conducts routine preventative maintenance necessary to keep equipment operating effectively and efficiently.
- Makes minor repairs as necessary to keep equipment safe and operational.
- Cooperates with civil equipment apprentices to conduct geotechnical operations.
- Complies with all applicable state, company and OSHA rules, regulations, and guidelines necessary for safe operation of heavy equipment at the job site.
- Reports any job site and/or WBI employee safety violation(s) to appropriate supervisory personnel.
- Serves as a safe and productive member of a geotechnical crew/team.
- Assists operators and crew in installing ground improvements, piles, etc.
- Assists operators and crew to move dirt on/off site as needed.
- Assists operators, apprentices, and crew in properly draining water during grading operations.
- Pumps water, cleans silt and maintains erosion control before, during and after rain events.
- Observe and help to remove all hazards in a task.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Vocational or technical training/experience in grading/site development - desirable
- OSHA - 10 Hour Certification – required.
- OSHA - 30 Hour Certification – required.
- First Aid/CPR – required.
- Valid driver’s license – required.
- All-terrain material handler certification – required.
- Aerial lift certification – required.
- WBI Craft Training and other certifications up through Level I – required after hired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Conducting assigned work tasks and processes within work teams
- Reading grade stakes
- Knowledge of soil conditions and earthmoving processes
- Measuring and calculating square feet/cubic yards precisely
- Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and maintenance-oriented reasoning
- Communicating with grading foreman and team members
- Implementing site safety and work-task plans
- Recognizing and correcting job site hazards
- Making judgments and decisions at task and process levels
- Listening and speaking
- Thinking logically and critically
- Seeing and interpreting details close up and far away
- Focusing consistently on Safety, Quality, Production, and Innovation
- Manual dexterity
- Mechanical reasoning
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Outdoors - frequently
- Indoors - rarely
- Loud noise - frequently
- Temperatures - seasonal
- Walking and riding on uneven terrain – frequently
- Personal Protective Equipment – always
- Multi-activity worksites - frequently
- Traveling/out of town – as needed
- 40 to 60+ hour work week – frequently
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Valid Driver License
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED
- Hand and power tools – frequently
- Heavy earthmoving equipment – frequently
- Laser levels, grade rods, etc. – frequently
- Personal Protective Equipment – always
- Tools and equipment as directed and as comfortable.
PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
- Lifting, carrying or moving up to 100 pounds
- Frequent steering, riding, bouncing
- Continuous standing and walking daily
- Must be able to work outdoors in wet, humid, hot, cold, muddy weather
- Must be able to work on uneven and rough terrain
- Must be able to bend, squat, kneel
- Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands
- Sitting for long periods of time on crane or heavy equipment
- Capable of climbing a ladder
- Focus concentration, attention to detail
- Manual labor
PRE-REQUISITES
- Great work ethic
- Willing to learn
- Good character
- On time and with a good attitude
- Willing to help in any way
- Willing to stop work when they don’t understand or feel unsafe
- Has completed or able to complete all the skillsets and pre-requisites required of a GEO Group Welder
- Working knowledge of excavators, loaders, skidsteers (Equipment Operator)
- Equipment inspection of all types of equipment as well as proper start up and shut down.
SKILLSETS TO BE MASTERED
- Operation of all excavators, loaders, skidsteers
- Ability to identify good and bad fill dirt
- Ability to recognize when proper drainage is not able to occur
- Able to identify and correct hazards associated with the WBI equipment
- Able to read and understand grade stakes
- Able to run a level loop and transfer benchmarks
- Able to read blueprints
- The Civil and Geo Structural Group Best Practices
- Ability to complete the tasks listed in them, as applicable
- Able to complete the Operator Skills Tests for excavator and loader
PATH FORWARD
- Civil and Geo Structural Group
- Potential to move to Lead Welder position.
Wayne Brothers Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Read our EEO/AAE policy.
INTRODUCTION
Please review position description and requirements and begin application online by clicking on the Apply Now.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Performs all the essential job functions of a Welder.
- Must be capable of all process of welding and cutting.
- Duties will include welding and fabrication for drill equipment/materials.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications to determine the specific welding/cutting requirements for geo structural projects.
- Must possess welding certification.
- Carry, load and unload materials.
- Record important data and relay to foreman / Superintendent.
- Perform welding repairs on defective parts.
- Arrive to project site on time and participate in daily discussion meetings.
- Clean up site trash and debris and put in designated disposal area.
- Perform welding and cutting on lagging studs and plates.
- Work with materials such wood, concrete, grout, steel etc.
- Work with hoses (air, grout, water, etc.) for all types of jobs on the jobsite.
- Coordinate with project supervision and geo structural engineers to ensure welds meet project specifications.
- Conducts safety checks before starting up and operating (and after shutting down) equipment pieces using standard checklists.
- Reviews site specifications with foreman and superintendent.
- Operates all light equipment necessary (e.g., concrete, grout vibrator, grout plant/concrete pump, compacting equipment, basic hand tools etc.) for operations.
- Operates selected pieces of heavy equipment at a basic level to include, but not limited to, the following pieces of equipment:
- Skidsteer Loader (desirable)
- Water truck (desirable)
- Excavator (desirable)
- Lull (required)
- Site truck when necessary (desirable)
- Excavate earth.
- Convey (i.e., haul in or remove) soil/earth, gravel, stone, etc. at the construction location as necessary for proper site preparation.
- Spread and level dirt, gravel, and stone to rough grade/elevation specifications.
- Hooks up necessary attachments to equipment to complete geo structural and civil task(s).
- Conducts routine preventative maintenance necessary to keep equipment operating effectively and efficiently.
- Makes minor repairs as necessary to keep equipment safe and operational.
- Cooperates with civil equipment apprentices to conduct geotechnical operations.
- Complies with all applicable state, company and OSHA rules, regulations, and guidelines necessary for safe operation of heavy equipment at the job site.
- Reports any job site and/or WBI employee safety violation(s) to appropriate supervisory personnel.
- Serves as a safe and productive member of a geotechnical crew/team.
- Assists operators and crew in installing ground improvements, piles, etc.
- Assists operators and crew to move dirt on/off site as needed.
- Assists operators, apprentices, and crew in properly draining water during grading operations.
- Pumps water, cleans silt and maintains erosion control before, during and after rain events.
- Observe and help to remove all hazards in a task.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Vocational or technical training/experience in grading/site development - desirable
- OSHA - 10 Hour Certification – required.
- OSHA - 30 Hour Certification – required.
- First Aid/CPR – required.
- Valid driver’s license – required.
- All-terrain material handler certification – required.
- Aerial lift certification – required.
- WBI Craft Training and other certifications up through Level I – required after hired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Conducting assigned work tasks and processes within work teams
- Reading grade stakes
- Knowledge of soil conditions and earthmoving processes
- Measuring and calculating square feet/cubic yards precisely
- Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and maintenance-oriented reasoning
- Communicating with grading foreman and team members
- Implementing site safety and work-task plans
- Recognizing and correcting job site hazards
- Making judgments and decisions at task and process levels
- Listening and speaking
- Thinking logically and critically
- Seeing and interpreting details close up and far away
- Focusing consistently on Safety, Quality, Production, and Innovation
- Manual dexterity
- Mechanical reasoning
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Outdoors - frequently
- Indoors - rarely
- Loud noise - frequently
- Temperatures - seasonal
- Walking and riding on uneven terrain – frequently
- Personal Protective Equipment – always
- Multi-activity worksites - frequently
- Traveling/out of town – as needed
- 40 to 60+ hour work week – frequently
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Valid Driver License
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED
- Hand and power tools – frequently
- Heavy earthmoving equipment – frequently
- Laser levels, grade rods, etc. – frequently
- Personal Protective Equipment – always
- Tools and equipment as directed and as comfortable.
PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
- Lifting, carrying or moving up to 100 pounds
- Frequent steering, riding, bouncing
- Continuous standing and walking daily
- Must be able to work outdoors in wet, humid, hot, cold, muddy weather
- Must be able to work on uneven and rough terrain
- Must be able to bend, squat, kneel
- Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands
- Sitting for long periods of time on crane or heavy equipment
- Capable of climbing a ladder
- Focus concentration, attention to detail
- Manual labor
PRE-REQUISITES
- Great work ethic
- Willing to learn
- Good character
- On time and with a good attitude
- Willing to help in any way
- Willing to stop work when they don’t understand or feel unsafe
- Has completed or able to complete all the skillsets and pre-requisites required of a GEO Group Welder
- Working knowledge of excavators, loaders, skidsteers (Equipment Operator)
- Equipment inspection of all types of equipment as well as proper start up and shut down.
SKILLSETS TO BE MASTERED
- Operation of all excavators, loaders, skidsteers
- Ability to identify good and bad fill dirt
- Ability to recognize when proper drainage is not able to occur
- Able to identify and correct hazards associated with the WBI equipment
- Able to read and understand grade stakes
- Able to run a level loop and transfer benchmarks
- Able to read blueprints
- The Civil and Geo Structural Group Best Practices
- Ability to complete the tasks listed in them, as applicable
- Able to complete the Operator Skills Tests for excavator and loader
PATH FORWARD
- Civil and Geo Structural Group
- Potential to move to Lead Welder position.
Wayne Brothers Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Read our EEO/AAE policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Welder
Verify your welding credentials transfer correctly
U.S. employers hiring H-2B visa welders often require AWS certification or equivalent documentation. Get your credentials formally evaluated before applying so sponsors can confirm your qualifications meet their project specifications without delays.
Target industries with recurring H-2B welder demand
Seasonal construction firms, shipyards, and oil field support contractors file H-2B petitions annually. Focusing your search on employers with established temporary labor certification history puts you ahead of applicants approaching sponsors without prior H-2B experience.
Search verified H-2B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters employers by visa sponsorship history so you're only applying to companies that have actively filed H-2B petitions for trade roles like welding, not just those that say they're open to sponsorship.
Apply before the cap half-year cutoffs
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap splits into two halves: 33,000 for workers starting October through March, and 33,000 for April through September. Missing a half-year filing window can delay your start date by six months.
Confirm your employer files the I-129 correctly
After DOL certifies the temporary labor certification, your sponsor must file Form I-129 with USCIS. Errors in the petition's job description or wage attestation for welding roles are a common cause of processing delays.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL prevailing wage for welders in your employer's specific location. Sponsors are legally required to pay at least that rate, so knowing the number protects you in any offer conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Welder jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces employers with verified H-2B filing history for trade and construction roles, including welding positions, so you're not guessing which companies will actually sponsor. Filter by role type and location to find active sponsors hiring for seasonal projects.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I can start a Welder job?
Yes, directly. The 66,000 annual cap is split into two halves by start date, and each half fills quickly, sometimes within days of opening. Employers must file your petition early enough to secure a cap slot for your intended start window. If the cap is reached before your petition is counted, your employer must wait for the next half-year allocation, delaying your U.S. start date by up to six months.
What welding credentials do H-2B sponsors typically require?
Most U.S. employers hiring H-2B welders look for AWS certification, specific process qualifications such as MIG, TIG, or stick welding, and documented experience on the equipment or materials relevant to their projects. Some construction and shipyard sponsors also require proof of safety training. Having your credentials formally evaluated before applying reduces back-and-forth during the DOL labor certification review.
Can I change employers while on an H-2B visa as a welder?
H-2B status is employer-specific, meaning your authorization is tied to the petitioning sponsor. If you want to work for a different employer, that new employer must file a separate H-2B petition and obtain their own DOL temporary labor certification for the role. You cannot simply transfer your existing H-2B status. The new petition is also subject to cap availability unless an exemption or returning worker provision applies.
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