# Welder jobs and career guide

Category: Welding & Metal
Page: https://toolupjobs.com/trades/welder/
Also called: MIG welder, TIG welder, stick welder, pipe welder, structural welder, combo welder, welder fabricator

Welders join metal using MIG, TIG, stick and flux-core processes in fabrication shops, construction, pipelines and manufacturing.

## Typical US pay
$40k–$95k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Weld structural steel, pipe and fabricated parts
- Read weld symbols and blueprints
- Fit up, grind and inspect welds
- Pass bend tests and code certifications

## Key skills
- MIG (GMAW)
- TIG (GTAW)
- Stick (SMAW)
- Flux-core (FCAW)
- Blueprint reading

## Training
6–18 month welding school or apprenticeship; certifications drive pay.

## Licensing & certifications
AWS D1.1 structural, ASME Section IX pipe and API 1104 pipeline certifications.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.