Structural Welder Jobs
Structural Welder jobs are open across construction, shipbuilding, oil and gas, and heavy manufacturing, from entry-level to lead and foreman, with specializations in structural steel, pipe welding, and underwater or pressure-vessel work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview
As a Structural Welder, you’ll turn technical drawings and metal materials into strong, accurately fitted structures. You’ll use welding and fabrication skills in a shop or construction setting, follow safety protocols, and help keep work moving from preparation through assembly. Your impact: Accurate welds and fit-ups help crews assemble dependable structures and complete projects safely.
Responsibilities
- Read blueprints and interpret mechanical drawings to plan welds, dimensions, and assembly steps.
- Perform structural welding using flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (MIG), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW or stick), and tungsten inert gas (TIG) methods as required.
- Cut, fit, fabricate, and assemble metal components, including sheet metal; use plasma cutting, machining, hand tools, and power tools as needed.
- Check dimensions and fit with calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments; apply basic math and shop math.
- Follow American Welding Society (AWS) standards and site safety protocols; coordinate material movement with cranes when needed.
Experience
- Welding, metal fabrication, mechanical fabrication, or fabrication shop experience is valuable; construction site or other construction experience is also relevant.
- Bring mechanical knowledge and the ability to interpret technical drawings and mechanical blueprints.
- Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, machining, assembly, and common metal materials is useful.
- Apply safe work practices consistently and use hand and power tools with care.
- Demonstrated experience with the welding processes listed above is preferred; requirements may vary by project.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 55.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Overview
As a Structural Welder, you’ll turn technical drawings and metal materials into strong, accurately fitted structures. You’ll use welding and fabrication skills in a shop or construction setting, follow safety protocols, and help keep work moving from preparation through assembly. Your impact: Accurate welds and fit-ups help crews assemble dependable structures and complete projects safely.
Responsibilities
- Read blueprints and interpret mechanical drawings to plan welds, dimensions, and assembly steps.
- Perform structural welding using flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (MIG), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW or stick), and tungsten inert gas (TIG) methods as required.
- Cut, fit, fabricate, and assemble metal components, including sheet metal; use plasma cutting, machining, hand tools, and power tools as needed.
- Check dimensions and fit with calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments; apply basic math and shop math.
- Follow American Welding Society (AWS) standards and site safety protocols; coordinate material movement with cranes when needed.
Experience
- Welding, metal fabrication, mechanical fabrication, or fabrication shop experience is valuable; construction site or other construction experience is also relevant.
- Bring mechanical knowledge and the ability to interpret technical drawings and mechanical blueprints.
- Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, machining, assembly, and common metal materials is useful.
- Apply safe work practices consistently and use hand and power tools with care.
- Demonstrated experience with the welding processes listed above is preferred; requirements may vary by project.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 55.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Construction & Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural welder jobs.
- AWS D1.1 Structural Welding certification or ability to pass a qualification weld test
- Proficiency with SMAW, FCAW, or GMAW welding processes on carbon and alloy steel
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols
- 2 or more years of verified structural or heavy fabrication welding experience
- High school diploma or GED, or completion of a welding trade program or apprenticeship
- Physical ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in outdoor or industrial environments
Tips for Your Structural Welder Job Search
List your certifications by process code
Employers scan for specific AWS or ASME certifications like D1.1, D1.5, or Section IX. List each certification with its full code, the testing position, and the material type rather than just writing 'AWS certified' on your resume.
Tailor your resume to the structure type
A resume built around bridge fabrication reads differently than one for offshore platform work. Identify whether the posting is for structural steel, marine, or industrial work and rearrange your most relevant projects and materials experience to the top.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists structural welder openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your position qualifications
AWS certification tests are position-specific. If you're qualified in flat and horizontal but not overhead, target roles that match. Applying outside your qualified positions and hoping to test on the job often leads to rejection during the pre-employment qualification weld.
Bring documentation to your skills assessment
Many structural welder interviews include a hands-on weld test before any formal offer. Bring your current certification cards and any radiographic or ultrasonic test records so the hiring team can verify your qualifications without delaying the process.
Negotiate based on travel and shift structure
Structural welding roles frequently involve overnight travel, rotating shifts, or remote project sites. Ask directly about per diem rates, travel reimbursement, and shift differentials during the offer stage, not after you've accepted.
Structural Welder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most structural welders?
The companies hiring the most structural welders right now include EMCOR, Steelcon, and Wood, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in heavy construction, bridge fabrication, and energy infrastructure.
How many structural welder jobs are remote?
About 3% of structural welder openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the trade. The small remote share is concentrated in quality control inspection, welding procedure writing, and project coordination roles that sit adjacent to the craft rather than on the shop floor or job site.
How do you become a structural welder?
Start by completing a welding program at a trade school or community college, which covers core processes like SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW. From there, enter an apprenticeship or entry-level fabrication role to build structural-specific experience. Pursue AWS D1.1 certification as early as possible, since it is the baseline credential most structural employers require before they will hire you independently.
Can you get hired as a structural welder with little experience?
Yes, entry-level structural welder positions exist, but you'll need to pass a qualification weld test even without prior job titles on your resume. Completing a formal welding program and earning at least one AWS position certification before you apply gives you a testable credential that compensates for limited work history. Fabrication shops and ironwork contractors are more likely than refinery or bridge contractors to hire and train newer welders on the job.
What does the structural welder interview process look like?
Most structural welder hiring processes include an application review, a brief phone screen to verify certifications and availability, and a hands-on weld test at the shop or job site. The practical test typically involves welding a coupon in the positions relevant to the role, which is then visually inspected and sometimes sent for radiographic or bend testing. Offers usually follow within a few days of a passed test.
Where can I find and apply to structural welder jobs?
You can find and apply to structural welder jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from construction, fabrication, shipbuilding, and energy employers across the United States. Find the roles that fit your certifications and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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