Welder Jobs in the United States
STS Technical Services
Nashville, TN
The Aircraft Welder performs complex welding tasks on aircraft structural components, fabricates aircraft shoring fixtures, and designs or repairs facility equipment and tooling. This is a high-skill role focused on welding aircraft structural components using exotic metals while supporting tooling, fixture fabrication, and ground support equipment repairs.
Ben's Structural Fabrication, Inc.
$22 - $30
Saint Cloud, MN
Ben’s Structural Fabrication, located in Waite Park, Minnesota, is a locally owned and family-run fabrication company specializing in high-quality structural steel solutions. Join Ben’s Structural Fabrication as a Miscellaneous Welder, where you’ll fabricate and weld miscellaneous building components with precision, efficiency, and pride.
AEROTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC
Phoenix, AZ
Aerotec International is a valued resource to Repair/Overhaul Aux Power Units for the airline industry with 30+ years of experience. We are looking for an experienced Welder AWS D17.1 to join the amazing team in our Machine Shop.
Union Pacific Railroad Company
ALBERT LEA, MN
For employees seeking a transfer to a different work location, please refer to Union Pacific's Intracraft Transfer Policy Intracraft Transfer Policy for Operating Craft (Train Crew) Employees (uprr.com). Health and Medical Services at Union Pacific Railroad will make the final determination on whether or not an individual meets the FMCSA medical qualifications, and may add additional medical requirements to assure the person can safely perform job tasks, with or without accommodation.
Union Pacific Railroad Company
CRYSTALLAK, IL
For employees seeking a transfer to a different work location, please refer to Union Pacific's Intracraft Transfer Policy Intracraft Transfer Policy for Operating Craft (Train Crew) Employees (uprr.com). Health and Medical Services at Union Pacific Railroad will make the final determination on whether or not an individual meets the FMCSA medical qualifications, and may add additional medical requirements to assure the person can safely perform job tasks, with or without accommodation.
Union Pacific Railroad Company
KEARNEY, NE
Your efforts in repairing or replacing tracks will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains, enabling Union Pacific to serve its customers across North America. Health and Medical Services at Union Pacific Railroad will make the final determination on whether or not an individual meets the FMCSA medical qualifications, and may add additional medical requirements to assure the person can safely perform job tasks, with or without accommodation.
Union Pacific Railroad Company
LARAMIE, WY
Your efforts in repairing or replacing tracks will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains, enabling Union Pacific to serve its customers across North America. Health and Medical Services at Union Pacific Railroad will make the final determination on whether or not an individual meets the FMCSA medical qualifications, and may add additional medical requirements to assure the person can safely perform job tasks, with or without accommodation.
Magnum Piering
$19 - $24
Cincinnati, OH
In addition to producing exemplary products, you also maintain shop safety by carefully operating equipment and establishing good habits. Magnum Piering in Cincinnati, OH is seeking to hire a full-time MIG Welder / Fabricator to play an essential role in our success.
STS Technical Services
Oshkosh, WI
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in aviation, manufacturing, defense, and industrial operations. STS Technical Services is now hiring experienced Welders for direct hire positions with a leading manufacturer in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
STS Technical Services
Milwaukee, WI
STS Technical Services is hiring a team of experienced MIG Welders / Fabricators to join the team at Global Power Components in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You’ll be responsible for MIG welding fuel tanks and I-beam frames using flat, vertical, and overhead welding positions.
Integrative Staffing Group
Mt. Pleasant, PA
RATE OF PAY: $25.00 - $30.00 / hourRequirements: As an experience TIG Welder you will perform the following:-completion of projects from start to finish-Comprehensively understand blueprints, lay straight and effective beads according to drawings.- Use multiple gauges to complete welds, and use overlaying techniquesQualifications: Read and interpret blueprints.
LSI Staffing
North Newton, KS
Competitive pay, steady hours, and growth opportunities. Seeking an experienced welder (MIG/TIG/Stick).
PEAK Technical Staffing
Kent, WA
Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/ Perform physical activities requiring considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing, and handling material.
PEAK Technical Staffing
$23 - $33
Naples, FL
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. We are seeking experienced TIG welders to perform a wide range of welding tasks on stainless steel and aluminum alloys.
Pape' Machinery, Inc
$32.98 - $49.47
Mount Vernon, WA
As our Welder Fabricator, you will work on heavy construction and forestry equipment and perform all phases of welding and fabricating including air arc, wire feed, stick, acetylene, brazing, and fabrication skills. Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and 7 paid holidays each year.
Integrative Staffing Group
Austintown Township, OH
Communicate with your co-workers, especially during shift change, to ensure continuity on the projects. Work collaboratively with those on your floor and on surrounding floors to establish teamwork.
Integrative Staffing Group
$18 - $22
Harmony, PA
This role involves argon/oxygen welding, blueprint reading, and producing high‑quality welded assemblies. A well‑established fabrication company in Zelienople, PA is hiring a Day‑Shift Welder to join their team.
Integrative Staffing Group
$20 - $22
Harmony, PA
This role involves argon/oxygen welding, blueprint reading, and producing high‑quality welded assemblies. A well‑established fabrication company in Zelienople, PA is hiring an Overnight Welder to join their team.
Lane Enterprises Inc
$44000 - $50000
King of Prussia, PA
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision to identify electrical wires and pipes, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment required for each job task (Steel toed shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat).
Upchurch
Austin, TX
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. The Pipe Welder is responsible for performing high‑quality welding on carbon steel piping systems within commercial construction and mechanical projects.
Professional Placement Services
Minerva, OH
Work from blueprints with engineers & project leads. • TIG (must), MIG (STT/Pulse), SMAW, silver brazing.
Professional Placement Services
Phoenix, AZ
The Welder III will be responsible for MIG and TIG welding on a diverse array of products and held to tight tolerances on large and small weldments per AWS codes and symbols. Positions weldment details in location using fixtures, jigs, tape measure, square, rule, and caliper to meet blueprint, manufacturing drawings, and quality requirements.
QPS Employment Group
$28 - $35
O Fallon, MO
Possess a strong working knowledge of fabrication equipment to include but not limited to basic calibrated tools (tape measure, caliper, angle finder, etc.) hand tools, powered metal working machinery. - Required minimum 5+ years’ experience in the metal fabrication and welding industry with a practical working knowledge of the GMAW and STAW processes.
Lane Enterprises Inc
Eugene, OR
From generous benefits, including bonus opportunities and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), to great employee retention, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organization! Ability to read and understand production assembly drawings, blueprints, specifications, and welding symbols.
Ingersoll Rand
Ocala, FL
Read and understand fabrication blueprints/drawings; Fit metal components as per provided blueprints/drawings and specifications, ensuring all tolerances are met; Using processes such as GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG) and FCAW to fuse together metal segments; Operate welding equipment (manual or semi-automatic), metal shaping machines; Ensuring that all tasks are performed in the allotted time provided and in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and company policies and procedures; Basic maintenance of welding equipment. • Operates various hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
American Equipment HR LLC
$24 - $30
Salt Lake City, UT
American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions.
PEAK Technical Staffing
$18 - $20
Elmira, NY
Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/ Assemble fabricated metal products efficiently to maximize production using MIG welding techniques.
Upchurch
Jackson, MS
The Commercial Pipefitter/Welder is responsible for the installation, fabrication, and repair of commercial piping systems, including water, gas, steam, and chemical lines. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence.
Super Radiator Coils
Midlothian, VA
Super Radiator Coils is a leading manufacturing company in the niche market of commercial and industrial heat exchangers serving several industries including: power generation, HVAC equipment, chemical producers, petroleum operations, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper companies, and food processing equipment. Extra perks and fun events: Benefit from a clean, climate-controlled facility and enjoy access to a new onsite gym, break room, and cafeteria.
Rohrer's Incorporated
Lititz, PA
Able to weld in all positions, work outside in all kinds of weather, at heights, and with loud, large equipment and capable of lifting to 75lbs. Candidates should complete an application or submit a resume to the attention of Human Resources by email, fax, mail, on our website, or in person.
Budget Suites Of America, LLC
$65000
Dallas, TX
Your Best Management Group is a long term successful property management group that works for Bigelow Holding Companies which include Budget Suites of America. YBMG is seeking a skilled and talented Welder with 10 years of proven experience in Read and interpret blueprints and fabricate parts and assemblies from blueprints.
SMSI
Springfield, MO
Arrange the necessary parts for welding in accordance with the provided specifications, such as using powered saws to cut materials to the required measurements. With above-average pay, extensive benefits, vocational training, and a family-based atmosphere, we are always looking for people seeking to improve themselves.
Axelon Services Corporation
McPherson, KS
Description: As a member of the McPherson-based team, you will be responsible for the production of highly engineered, custom built components in accordance with product specifications, engineering drawings, work orders, and quality procedures. Execute particular welds in a professional manner, examine work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
Jobot
$27 - $45
Quincy, MA
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U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC
Sandusky, OH
As a part of a vast, international network of corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to be the “Best Value” supplier in the industry. Inspects products to verify conformance, Maintains record keeping necessary in the performance of duties within the assembly-weld department.
Marsden Services
$25
Tucson, AZ
We are seeking welders that can provide certifications for MIG welding steel carts in need of repair. • Use tools safely and properly to effectively repair product carts .
Primetals Technologies
New London, OH
Come join the 7,000 employees worldwide working at Primetals Technologies, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Performs welding processes on steel rolls using welding metals and metal alloys under minimal supervision.
Primetals Technologies
Cortland, OH
Under general supervision, uses hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to weld together metal components (flat, horizontal, or vertical plates and pipes. Primetals Technologies, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, offers a world-class technology product portfolio to guarantee excellence in metals production across the entire value chain - from the raw materials to the finished product.
Comal Services
$62400 - $84500
Houston, TX
Blueprint Reading: Accurately read and interpret technical blueprints to execute welds that meet strict specifications. We are looking for precision-oriented professionals to perform high-quality flux welding on carbon steel projects.
Comal Services
Houston, TX
Blueprint Reading: Accurately read and interpret technical blueprints to execute welds that meet strict specifications. We are looking for precision-oriented professionals to perform high-quality flux welding on carbon steel projects.
PrideStaff
$20 - $30
Modesto, CA
PrideStaff is working with companies that are looking for Energetic and Goal-Oriented individuals to join their team. Ability to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen .
BO-MAC CONTRACTORS LTD.
Sulphur, LA
Bo-Mac Contractors, Ltd. is an E-Verify employer and all candidates must be willing to submit to any job related background check, medical exam, and drug screen that is required during the hiring process. Bo-Mac Contractors, Ltd. in the Hackberry, LA area is offering challenging and exciting career opportunities for Structural Welders.
TruBlu HR Solutions
$18 - $24
Houston, TX
TruBlu HR Solutions is seeking an experienced Welder / Pipe Fitter with at least 2 years of hands-on welding and pipe fitting experience for the Houston, TX 77087 area . This role involves reading blueprints, fitting pipe, and performing multiple welding processes on stainless steel and aluminum .
BO-MAC CONTRACTORS LTD.
New Orleans, LA
This includes welding and assembling structural steel, pipework, and other metal components used in infrastructure such as jetties, bridges, wharves, seawalls, piles, and retaining structures. The role requires strong technical welding ability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality in both workshop and field-based environments, including over water or in confined spaces.
BO-MAC CONTRACTORS LTD.
Beaumont, TX
This includes welding and assembling structural steel, pipework, and other metal components used in infrastructure such as jetties, bridges, wharves, seawalls, piles, and retaining structures. The role requires strong technical welding ability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality in both workshop and field-based environments, including over water or in confined spaces.
Upchurch
Horn Lake, MS
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.
People First Staffing
$16 - $18
Middletown, OH
Read and understand blue prints and First Article parts to ensure correct parts are produced. Measure sub-assemblies and components following a weld to verify dimensions are correct.
Express Employment Professionals - El Paso West
Vinton, TX
Key responsibilities include: Repair pieces from the mills (guides, guides rolls, chutes, coupling, etc.). Make and/or repair cooling system pipes, compensation plates, guide boxes and structures.
Jobot
$22 - $30
Suncook, NH
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Jobot
$20 - $29
Santa Ana, CA
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Licensed Optician Jobs Overview
Licensed opticians play a vital role in patient healthcare. Guided by prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists, they help customers select the eyeglasses or contact lenses that best fit their lifestyle needs. Depending on the work environment, licensed optician jobs may also involve cutting lenses to fit them properly into the selected frame.
Approximately half of licensed opticians work in medical offices. Other opticians work in commercial establishments that sell eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other optical merchandise. While most opticians work full-time, part-time jobs are readily available for those with the required skills.
Opticians work directly with clientele, advising them on the various eyewear styles available. In addition to effective communication skills, these jobs require technical, administrative, and marketing expertise. Whether you enter the field with a high school diploma or an associate degree, a thorough knowledge of eye physiology and ophthalmic materials is a standard requirement.
Salaries for Licensed Optician Jobs
Nationally, around half of states require opticians to obtain a license. The median wage for all opticians is $19.08 per hour with a range of $15.88 to $24.95 per hour.
Your salary largely depends on where you live. Monster's salary calculator makes it easy to stay up to date on optician salaries in your area. If you're prepared to relocate, here's a top-five list of the cities with the highest hourly salaries for licensed optician jobs.
- New York, NY - $21.06
- San Diego, CA - $20.13
- Los Angeles, CA - $19.93
- Houston, TX - $16.82
- Austin, TX - $16.62
Your work environment is another factor to consider when determining licensed optician salaries. You can expect to make the most in a medical setting such as a healthcare center or physician's office. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, opticians in retail environments generally enjoy a higher salary than those who work in optometrist offices.
How to Find Licensed Optician Jobs
Identifying the ideal optician job begins by honestly assessing your career goals and interests. Steady employment, flexible schedule, opportunities for growth — what are your top priorities?
Unlike other careers in the healthcare field, there's a creative facet to optician jobs as well. Designing, measuring, fitting, and adapting eyeglasses for clients is both a science and an art. Discovering which aspects of the job most appeal to you is key to finding the right position.
It's equally important to research a company to decide whether their culture aligns with yours. Visit their website to read up on their mission and values. Peruse online reviews to see what clients feel about the services they offer.
Review the Job Description
Study the job description from top to bottom to determine if the position meets your qualifications. Begin by identifying whether the job's work environment is in a healthcare setting or a retail establishment. If you can't find this information in the opening paragraph, the list of requirements for the job should clarify it.
Licensed opticians in medical offices rarely cut or grind lenses themselves. For those positions, you'll need to know how to create work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians. Here's a list of basic skills typically required in healthcare environments:
- Assist clients with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses.
- Help clients select the style of frames and the size of eyeglasses.
- Verify the quality and exactness of the finished lenses.
- Adjust the frame and lens positions for a comfortable fit for the client.
Job descriptions for optician positions in retail often include cutting and grinding lenses according to prescriptions written by optometrists or ophthalmologists. They will also stress the importance of good communication and customer sales skills.
Look for Growth Opportunities
Depending on your unique interests, licensed optician jobs can open the door to a world of possibilities in the optometry field. Scrutinize the job description for phrasing that indicates opportunities for advancement.
How to Apply for Licensed Optician Jobs
Once you've decided to apply for an optician position, increase your chances of landing the job by submitting an application designed to capture your future employer's attention. Follow these tips to create an engaging resume and cover letter.
Craft a Concise Resume
Being concise is the secret to writing a resume that gets read by a potential employer. In every section of your resume, keep the content concise and to the point.
Most employers today use online screening programs to filter out resumes that don't include the position's key qualifications. Fortunately, you can usually identify these keywords in the job description and insert them in your resume. Here are some examples of resume keywords and phrases listed in licensed optician job postings:
- strong customer service skills
- attention to detail
- effective interpersonal skills
- organized
- excellent communication skills
- ability to meet deadlines
- multitasker
Before you submit your application, proofread your resume to ensure it's free of spelling, grammar, and formatting errors. Getting help from a certified expert can give your resume the polish it needs to make a strong impression. Monster's Professional Resume Writing Services can help you seal the deal.
Write a Persuasive Cover Letter
A well-written cover letter can articulate your interest in the licensed optician job in a more personable way than your all-business resume. Seize the opportunity to explain why you're the perfect candidate for the advertised position.
Start with an opening paragraph that expresses your enthusiasm for the job. Show you've done your homework by explaining why you want to work for that particular organization. Use keywords you gleaned from the job description and end by highlighting your achievements.
Add another paragraph or two to quantify your skills using concrete examples. If you're short on work experience, mention past activities that showcase your aptitude for success. Check out Monster's sample cover letter for additional ideas.
Submit the Application
You've polished your resume to perfection and written a cover letter that's sure to impress. What's next? Submit your application by creating a free Monster account! You'll receive a free review of your resume and recommendations for other licensed optician jobs as soon as they become available.
How to Follow Up on the Application
A timely follow-up after submitting your application demonstrates your zeal for securing the position. It's equally important to give the employer time to process the application. Experts suggest waiting one week before checking in on your submission.
Stay positive while waiting to hear back from the employer and use your time wisely. Start by identifying the appropriate person to phone or email. Not sure who to contact? The company's human resources department might give you the information.
Next, write a brief follow-up email or make a phone call to express your continued interest in the licensed optician position. Keeping the tone professional and message brief, ask about the status of your application. If you don't hear back after another week, consider sending another inquiry.
Interviewing for Licensed Optician Jobs
There's something special about receiving a request for an interview for a job you truly want. Take a moment to celebrate that feeling of exhilaration, and then roll up your sleeves and start preparing for that all-important meeting.
The Interview Process
Begin your preparations by learning as much as you can about the company. Search the internet for recent press releases, reviews, or news articles. Accumulating this knowledge shows the employer you care enough about the job to learn all about the organization.
Understanding the way the company conducts interviews is also worthwhile. Don't hesitate to ask in advance if you'll be attending a single interview or a round of meetings. If there will be a panel of interviewers, do your best to learn the names and positions of everyone involved.
Interview Preparation Tips
Lay the groundwork for your interview by familiarizing yourself with the most common interview queries. Here's a sample of the top 10 questions job candidates get asked during interviews for licensed optician jobs:
- Why do you want to work here?
- What are your career goals?
- Why should we hire you?
- What are your weaknesses?
- What salary are you seeking?
Finally, learn about different interview formats, such as behavioral or competency-based interviews. To develop a technique that you can use no matter what questions come your way, practice these response strategies for interview questions. From qualifying your answers with real-world examples to steering the conversation your way, put your best foot forward when it matters the most.
How to Follow Up After the Interview
Within 24 hours of your interview, send a thank-you message to the hiring manager. Express your gratitude for being given the chance to join the team. Make it a point to reference specific topics that arose during the interview, emphasizing your skills and qualifications.
If you don't receive a response within a week or two, keep the conversation going with a follow-up call. Write out what you want to say beforehand so that there's no need to worry about sending the wrong message. Take time to listen to the employer's responses and always end the conversation with a big "Thank you!"
Responding to Job Offers
After all the hard work you've put into searching for licensed optician positions, a job offer is something to celebrate. Congratulations! Before you accept the offer, however, take some time to consider if this is the right licensed optician job for you.
First, contact the employer to express your appreciation for the offer. Let them know when they can expect a definitive answer to their proposition. Study the terms and conditions of the offer carefully. Salary, benefits, scheduling — is everything as you expected?
If the salary or compensation package doesn't match the job description, don't hesitate to ask the employer for clarification. Take a close look at the job's responsibilities as well. Will the job give you the experience you need to advance your career?
If you decide to decline the position, make every effort to keep the lines of communication open. Contact the employer to express your sincere gratitude for the offer. You never know when your paths might cross again, so aim for a polite and professional resolution.
Career Paths
As entry-level positions in the field of ophthalmology, licensed optician jobs offer ample opportunities for advancement. Earning six-figure salaries or higher, optometrist jobs and ophthalmologist jobs top the list. Treating disorders of the eye, both positions require a doctorate or professional degree in ophthalmology.
Furthering your education is also helpful if you're interested in managerial, supervisorial, or executive positions in ophthalmology. Opportunities to learn on the job abound as well. A licensed optician who shows skill in fabricating lenses can advance quickly in a factory setting. Depending on your aptitude, experience, and level of education, here are a few jobs that may interest you.
Similar Occupations
Looking to expand your career horizons? The following shows a list of occupations with job duties similar to those of licensed opticians.