MIG Welders for hire in Lexington, KY
Find mig welders who specialize in creating strong, durable welds for metal fabrication, repairing components and constructing infrastructures using gas and electricity as part of their craft. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Lexington, KY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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491
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Welding
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Leadership
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 91%
- Vocational or technical training
- 4%
- Associate's degree
- 4%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Toyota
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
Tradesmen International
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
MIG Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $53,479 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,630 – $61,334 yearly
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Welder
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Sanitation PracticesKitchen ExperienceTime ManagementFood SafetyWeldingFood Preparation+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSchedule ManagementWelder
Nicholasville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingWelding MachinesWeldingWelders (Tool)Gas Metal Arc WeldingSkills
MIG WeldingWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingPlasma Cuttingwelder/fabricator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Welding CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
Mechanic ExperienceWelders (Tool)Welding MachinesMIG WeldingWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingMig Welder
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingWelding MachinesStick WeldingTIG WeldingDriver's LicenseShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)+3 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLogisticsMIG Welder
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingQuality InspectionWelders (Tool)MIG WeldingCapenter
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Welding CertificationSkills
WeldingLandscapingManufacturingDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceWelders (Tool)
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What's the average time to fill a MIG welder role?
The average time to fill a MIG welder role is 149 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do MIG welders tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a MIG welder include: welding, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for MIG welders?
Common licenses or certifications for MIG welders include: Driver's License, Welding Certification and OSHA 10.
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According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to MIG welders include: welder and welder/fabricator.
What level of education is common for a MIG welder?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a MIG welder in Lexington, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a MIG welder?
Most MIG welders have 6 years of professional experience.
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