Mid Level Welder Jobs
Mid level welder jobs go to welders ready to take full ownership of fabrication projects, troubleshoot complex joints without close supervision, and guide less experienced crew members on technique and safety. Openings run predominantly on-site across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Distribution & Wholesale, with employers like Valmont Industries, AMETEK, and Andritz competing for welders at this level now.
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Job Family: Manufacturing
Business Area: Environment & Energy
Contract Location: Ruston, LA, US, 71270
Working Location: Ruston
Location Type: Office Location / Office-based
Contract Type: Permanent
Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
Brief Description
A Welder will weld metal components and equipment according to blueprint specifications and fitter layout using oxy/acetylene and plasma cutting processes. Will prep parts, drill holes, deburr parts, and use the plate shear and Ironworker. This role will also adjust amperage, current and gas flow according to the material being welded.
Key Responsibilities
- Intermediate level concept of the GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW welding processes.
- Weld in position all metal components and equipment.
- Set up components and equipment to be welded.
- Maintain a high level of weld quality by following QC standards/policies.
- Adjust amperage, current, and gas flow according to the material being welded.
- Demonstrate safe working practices and standards.
- Adhere to and actively promote the ANDRITZ 8 Life-Saving Rules in all work activities.
- Consistently embody and promote the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Scope of Decision-Making Authority
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Health, Safety, and Environment: All employees have the right to refuse any task they believe is unsafe and must report such refusals immediately to a supervisor, Human Resources, or the Safety Coordinator for investigation. Employees are expected to intervene when they identify unsafe conditions or behaviors, including environmental risks, and take steps to prevent injury, illness, or property damage. Every employee also has a responsibility to actively contribute to maintaining safe and healthy working conditions by participating in health and safety activities, complying with company policies, and promptly reporting unsafe situations.
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Technical Decisions: May make routine technical decisions related to welding methods, set-up, fit-up, amperage, current, gas flow, and use of tools or equipment within established procedures, work instructions, print specifications, and quality standards. Escalates non-routine technical issues, unclear specifications, defects, or equipment concerns to a supervisor or appropriate technical resource.
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Policy Interpretation: Applies established company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, work instructions, and shop procedures in daily work. Refers questions, exceptions, or unclear policy interpretations to a supervisor, Human Resources, Quality, or Safety as appropriate.
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Financial Authority: No independent financial authority. May use materials, consumables, tools, and equipment required to complete assigned work within established procedures and must report material shortages, waste, damage, or equipment issues to a supervisor.
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People & Resource Management: No direct people management authority. May provide task-related guidance, share job knowledge, support coworkers, and coordinate with team members to complete assigned work safely and efficiently. Escalates staffing, performance, or resource concerns to a supervisor.
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Continuous Improvement: May identify and suggest improvements related to safety, quality, workflow, tooling, equipment use, or work processes. Participates in continuous improvement activities as assigned and implements approved changes within established procedures.
#1ANDRITZway Core Behaviors
- Customer Focus
- Ownership for Performance
- Shared Commitment
- Openness
Job Specific Competencies
- Displaying Technical Expertise
- Working Safely
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Performing Physical or Mechanical Tasks
- Following Policies and Procedures
- Reading Effectively
- Using Math
- Supporting Coworkers
Qualifications (Required)
Education, Licenses, & Certifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of welding experience, including MIG, flux-core, stick, pulse arc, stitch pattern, and tack welding.
- Experience welding carbon steel and stainless steel in both in-position and out-of-position applications.
- Experience reading and interpreting prints.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Good mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, and basic geometry, with a willingness to continue learning and improving.
- Good knowledge and accurate use of common tools, including tape measures.
- Knowledge of steel manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of PPE requirements and safe work practices.
- Good communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and interact professionally with all levels of personnel.
- Demonstrates behaviors that support a safe working environment.
Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)
- Certification of completion of welding classes or trade schooling preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Mobility: Required to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, crouch, walk, climb, balance, and work at heights using ladders or manlifts.
- Manual Dexterity: Required to use hands and arms to reach for objects, and must have the ability to use close vision, peripheral vision, and adjust focus.
- Lifting/Carrying: Must occasionally lift, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Environmental Factors: Majority of work is performed in a warehouse and manufacturing shop environment; may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, forklifts, electricity, and moderate noise levels.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 23868
Nearest Major Market: Monroe
Job Family: Manufacturing
Business Area: Environment & Energy
Contract Location: Ruston, LA, US, 71270
Working Location: Ruston
Location Type: Office Location / Office-based
Contract Type: Permanent
Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
Brief Description
A Welder will weld metal components and equipment according to blueprint specifications and fitter layout using oxy/acetylene and plasma cutting processes. Will prep parts, drill holes, deburr parts, and use the plate shear and Ironworker. This role will also adjust amperage, current and gas flow according to the material being welded.
Key Responsibilities
- Intermediate level concept of the GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW welding processes.
- Weld in position all metal components and equipment.
- Set up components and equipment to be welded.
- Maintain a high level of weld quality by following QC standards/policies.
- Adjust amperage, current, and gas flow according to the material being welded.
- Demonstrate safe working practices and standards.
- Adhere to and actively promote the ANDRITZ 8 Life-Saving Rules in all work activities.
- Consistently embody and promote the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Scope of Decision-Making Authority
-
Health, Safety, and Environment: All employees have the right to refuse any task they believe is unsafe and must report such refusals immediately to a supervisor, Human Resources, or the Safety Coordinator for investigation. Employees are expected to intervene when they identify unsafe conditions or behaviors, including environmental risks, and take steps to prevent injury, illness, or property damage. Every employee also has a responsibility to actively contribute to maintaining safe and healthy working conditions by participating in health and safety activities, complying with company policies, and promptly reporting unsafe situations.
-
Technical Decisions: May make routine technical decisions related to welding methods, set-up, fit-up, amperage, current, gas flow, and use of tools or equipment within established procedures, work instructions, print specifications, and quality standards. Escalates non-routine technical issues, unclear specifications, defects, or equipment concerns to a supervisor or appropriate technical resource.
-
Policy Interpretation: Applies established company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, work instructions, and shop procedures in daily work. Refers questions, exceptions, or unclear policy interpretations to a supervisor, Human Resources, Quality, or Safety as appropriate.
-
Financial Authority: No independent financial authority. May use materials, consumables, tools, and equipment required to complete assigned work within established procedures and must report material shortages, waste, damage, or equipment issues to a supervisor.
-
People & Resource Management: No direct people management authority. May provide task-related guidance, share job knowledge, support coworkers, and coordinate with team members to complete assigned work safely and efficiently. Escalates staffing, performance, or resource concerns to a supervisor.
-
Continuous Improvement: May identify and suggest improvements related to safety, quality, workflow, tooling, equipment use, or work processes. Participates in continuous improvement activities as assigned and implements approved changes within established procedures.
#1ANDRITZway Core Behaviors
- Customer Focus
- Ownership for Performance
- Shared Commitment
- Openness
Job Specific Competencies
- Displaying Technical Expertise
- Working Safely
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Performing Physical or Mechanical Tasks
- Following Policies and Procedures
- Reading Effectively
- Using Math
- Supporting Coworkers
Qualifications (Required)
Education, Licenses, & Certifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of welding experience, including MIG, flux-core, stick, pulse arc, stitch pattern, and tack welding.
- Experience welding carbon steel and stainless steel in both in-position and out-of-position applications.
- Experience reading and interpreting prints.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Good mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, and basic geometry, with a willingness to continue learning and improving.
- Good knowledge and accurate use of common tools, including tape measures.
- Knowledge of steel manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of PPE requirements and safe work practices.
- Good communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and interact professionally with all levels of personnel.
- Demonstrates behaviors that support a safe working environment.
Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)
- Certification of completion of welding classes or trade schooling preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Mobility: Required to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, crouch, walk, climb, balance, and work at heights using ladders or manlifts.
- Manual Dexterity: Required to use hands and arms to reach for objects, and must have the ability to use close vision, peripheral vision, and adjust focus.
- Lifting/Carrying: Must occasionally lift, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Environmental Factors: Majority of work is performed in a warehouse and manufacturing shop environment; may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, forklifts, electricity, and moderate noise levels.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 23868
Nearest Major Market: Monroe
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Mid Level Welder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level welder job?
Position your application around the complexity of work you have handled independently, not just the processes you know. Highlight certifications like AWS D1.1 or ASME Section IX, call out specific materials and joint configurations you have qualified on, and show examples where you caught a defect, solved a fit-up problem, or improved a weld sequence without being directed. Employers at this level are screening for self-sufficiency, so your resume should make that case clearly.
Which companies hire mid level welders?
Companies hiring mid level welders right now include Valmont Industries, AMETEK, and Andritz, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, fabrication shops, defense contractors, and energy infrastructure firms that need welders who can work with minimal oversight on code-compliant or inspection-ready work.
Are there remote mid level welder jobs?
Yes, though most welding work is hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of mid level welder openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve inspection coordination, welding procedure documentation, or quality assurance work rather than active fabrication. If you have experience writing WPS documents or reading radiographic reports, those hybrid openings are worth exploring.
How do I move up to a mid level welder role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level welder role comes down to expanding your process certifications, logging hours on structural or pressure-critical applications, and building a record of completing weld assignments from setup through final inspection without constant supervision. Earning an additional AWS or ASME qualification, taking ownership of a project cell, and demonstrating that your welds pass first-time inspection consistently are the milestones that signal readiness for the next tier.
Which industries hire the most mid level welders?
Mid Level welder roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the mid level because their projects require certified, code-compliant welds on structural components, pressure vessels, or heavy equipment where documented quality and consistency matter more than volume alone.