MIG Welders for hire in Portland, OR
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 Portland, OR to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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1,179
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Welding
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Mechanic Experience
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 62%
- Associate's degree
- 21%
- Vocational or technical training
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Tradesman International
- Vigor industrial
Morgan Truck Body
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Nov 13, 2026
MIG Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $68,592 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,740 – $77,458 yearly
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Fabricator/Welder
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWeldingFabricationWelder/Fabricator
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class CWelding Certification+5 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFabricationWelders (Tool)Pipe Welder
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsOSHA 10Welding CertificationOSHAAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsWeldingFabricationWelders (Tool)Welding MachinesMIG WeldingStructural welding/ pipe welder
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHAWelding Certification+3 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWelder/Fabricator
Vancouver, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsAEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipWelders (Tool)Welding MachinesWelder
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceFCAWFlux-Cored WeldingWelders (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 mechanic experience.
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.
What are some job titles related to MIG welders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to MIG welders include: welder/fabricator, welder and pipe welder.
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 Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a MIG welder?
Most MIG welders have 12 years of professional experience.
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