Welder Jobs in the United States
Innovance
Albert Lea, MN
Requirements:The welder is required to be on their feet for up to twelve hours using their hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear around machinery. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus on optical devices.
Electro-Mechanical
Bristol, VA
All of the operations require accurate measurement and counting to conform to specifications and must be performed efficiently and at a progress rate sufficient to meet customer demands and expectations. Material must be notched, trimmed, or be copied to fit using hand tools such as grinders, routers, oxy fuel cutting torches, and plasma cutting devices.
Micro Tech
Stoughton, MA
Must be able to understand blueprints/engineering drawings to break down the fabrication of large industrial steel products. Growing Manufacturing Company has an immediate need for an experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator/Welder.
Lane Enterprises Inc
$44000 - $50000
King of Prussia, PA
Location: 377 Crooked Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States. Compensation details: 44000-50000 Yearly Salary.
Altec Industries, Inc.
Osceola, IA
Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. PURPOSE OF POSITION: Performs basic welding to include fit-up and track welding along with the ability to weld a complete array of weldment .
Altec Industries, Inc.
Osceola, IA
Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. PURPOSE OF POSITION: Performs basic welding to include fit-up and track welding along with the ability to weld a complete array of weldment .
Professional Placement Services
$25 - $28
Mentor, OH
Nearly 40 years and still growing, this safety minded, fast growing provider of high-quality custom welding, fabrication, and maintenance solutions, is currently seeking multiple experienced welder-fitter-fabricators to join the team. Fabricating, laying out, cutting, fitting, measuring, and welding metals from blueprints to create the desired shape or object.
STS Technical Services
Milwaukee, WI
STS Technical Services is hiring Heliarc Welders in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to support precision welding of aerospace sheet-metal components. STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries.
Altec Industries, Inc.
Osceola, IA
Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. PURPOSE OF POSITION: Performs basic welding to include fit-up and track welding along with the ability to weld a complete array of weldment .
Altec Industries, Inc.
St Joseph, MO
Altec designs and manufactures the equipment that powers utility, telecom, and other essential services across the U.S. Made in America and built to last, our gear helps communities connect, restore power, and stay safe. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, we offer training, certifications, and online learning to help you level up your skills and your future.
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc
$30 - $33
Eagan, MN
Included in its portfolio of companies is Hartzell Aerospace Welding, located in Eagan, Minnesota and Edmonton, Alberta, provides quality aviation exhaust systems and custom metal fabrication. The ideal candidate will be experienced in welding thin aluminum materials with precision, ensuring high-quality and structurally sound welds that meet industry and customer specifications.
Micro Tech
Braintree, MA
Micro Tech's long-standing client is seeking a Pipe Welder who is experienced with welding stainless and carbon steel pipes. This successful candidate should not be afraid of heights or working outside in the elements.
Micro Tech
Quincy, MA
Uses MIG/TIG welder to assemble fabricated steel parts and fixtures per customer specifications and mechanical drawings . Utilize tools and measuring instruments to position and align sub-assemblies, parts and raw materials in jigs.
Micro Tech
Woburn, MA
We are seeking an experienced TIG Welder to join our team, responsible for performing high-precision welding on stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals. This role involves reading blueprints, preparing materials, and ensuring clean, accurate welds that meet both aesthetic and structural requirements.
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.
Micro Tech
Sharon, MA
Brazes (bonds) together components to assemble metal parts as specified by layout, work order or blueprints, using hand torch: aligns and clamps work pieces together, using rule, square or template or sets up and places them in fixtures, jigs or vise. Assembles, mounts and adjusts compressors, condensers, oil separators, expansion tanks and other components in specified location per blueprints, piping diagrams, schematics, technical manuals and other specifications.
Altec Industries, Inc.
Burnsville, NC
Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. PURPOSE OF POSITION: To prepare, assemble and install vehicle and/or chipper components to required specifications for Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, Unit and Finish departments.
Micro Tech
Quincy, MA
Grind or sand welds to customer expectation. Ability to read specifications & drawings; knowledge of materials.
Metalcraft of Mayville
$7.24 - $7.25
Beaver Dam, WI
Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or customer notes using instruments such as gauges. Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
H O BOSTROM CO INC
Waukesha, WI
Manually guides electrode or gun along the joint weld line, maintaining length of arc and travel speed to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle. Ability to read blueprints for geometric and tolerance details, use digital or analog measuring devices such as caliper, micrometer, angle gauge, weld gauge, etc.
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.
Professional Placement Services
Olmsted Falls, OH
The welder fitter will lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble handrails using MIG Welding principles. - ability and know how to cope and fish mouth pipe ends for good fit-up.
Professional Placement Services
Minerva, OH
Work from blueprints with engineers & project leads. • TIG (must), MIG (STT/Pulse), SMAW, silver brazing.
Altec Industries, Inc.
$25.15 - $28.23
Duluth, MN
Altec continues to pursue a singular vision: To be recognized by customers as the preferred supplier of products, services, and solutions in all markets we serve. Customer First, Enjoyment of Work, Family, Financial Stability, Integrity, People Are Our Greatest Strength, Quality, Spiritual Development and Teamwork.
Altec Industries, Inc.
$25.15 - $28.23
Duluth, MN
Altec continues to pursue a singular vision: To be recognized by customers as the preferred supplier of products, services, and solutions in all markets we serve. Customer First, Enjoyment of Work, Family, Financial Stability, Integrity, People Are Our Greatest Strength, Quality, Spiritual Development and Teamwork.
Micro Tech
Chelmsford, MA
Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to proper supervisor. Having experience in MIG and TIG welding with high attention to detail and cosmetic welds.
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
CEDR RPDS, IA
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
DES MOINES, IA
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
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
PORTLAND, OR
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.
CPP- Industry
$28 - $30
City of Industry, CA
Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Weld Test Meets AWS D17.1 with weld thickness. • Ability to weld by method of GTAW for rework, repair and cosmetic upgrade in accordance with customer specifications and internal procedures.
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.
Upchurch
Arlington, 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.
Anderson Dahlen
$24 - $33
Ramsey, MN
Welds all including materials in structural and sheet metal sizes and shapes, utilizing a full range of welding processes including, gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), plasma and oxyacetylene cutting along with brazing. Uses care to lay a smooth bead, obtains proper penetration and fusion, displays ability to manage distortion of weldments, detects defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report it to the supervisor.
AAA United States Inc
Plattsburgh, NY
The Production Operator-Welder is responsible for operating production equipment and performing welding tasks to assemble, fabricate, or repair metal structures and components according to specifications. Utilizing APSYS tools (5S, Autonomous Team, SMED, TPM, Self Inspection, Shop Floor Meetings) to optimize work processes.
Metalcraft of Mayville
$7.24 - $7.25
Mayville, WI
Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or customer notes using instruments such as gauges. Calculates and sets controls to regulate machine factors, such as wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, type of gas, and type of weld rod.
Metalcraft of Mayville
$7.24 - $7.25
Mayville, WI
Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or customer notes using instruments such as gauges. Calculates and sets controls to regulate machine factors, such as wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, type of gas, and type of weld rod.
Pape' Machinery, Inc
$32.98 - $49.47
Mt 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.
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.
Upchurch
Jackson, MS
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. This role runs point on daily work planning, onsite fit-up/welding, quality checks, and mentoring helpers—delivering safe, code-compliant installs on schedule.
Dimar Manufacturing
$21 - $23
Clarence, NY
Skill level includes MIG, TIG and pipe welding capabilities as outlined in attached level breakdown. Able to learn operations of multiple jigs/fixtures within a job area and must be able to regularly rotate jobs to meet schedules.
Metalcraft of Mayville
$7.24 - $7.25
West Bend, WI
Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or customer notes using instruments such as gauges. Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
H O BOSTROM CO INC
Waukesha, WI
Manually guides electrode or gun along the joint weld line, maintaining length of arc and travel speed to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle. Ability to read blueprints for geometric and tolerance details, use digital or analog measuring devices such as caliper, micrometer, angle gauge, weld gauge, etc.
Metalcraft of Mayville
$7.24 - $7.25
West Bend, WI
Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or customer notes using instruments such as gauges. Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
Metalcraft of Mayville
$7.24 - $7.25
Mayville, WI
Operate spot or seam welder to join parts by a series of spot welds or continuous seam weld. Work is diversified involving a variety and number of parts where assemblies may be clamped or involve holding jigs to control dimensional requirements.
Pape' Kenworth
$26.07 - $37.8
Sparks, NV
Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 0.01923 hours of sick leave for every hour worked, and 7 paid holidays each year. As our Journeyman Welder Fabricator, you will work on heavy trucks and perform all phases of welding, fabricating and upfitting including air arc, wire feed, stick, acetylene, brazing, and fabrication skills.
The Toro Company
$18.39 - $23
Weatherford, TX
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LSI Staffing
Kansas City, MO
You’ll be responsible for producing high-quality welds, following blueprints, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in 6G welding and experience working with carbon steel and stainless steel pipe.
Acoustical Sheetmetal Company
Virginia Beach, VA
Clamp, hold, tack weld, drill, mill, tap, cut and/or bolt together components to obtain required configuration and positions for complete welding process. Set up and lay out work using material handling equipment or hand layouts to fabricate or rework finished products.
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.