MIG Welders for hire in Rochester, NY
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 Rochester, NY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Welding
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Mechanic Experience
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 70%
- Vocational or technical training
- 11%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Mustang CAT
- Buyers Products
Re:Build Manufacturing
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- Less than a year
- 13%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
MIG Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, NY: $55,633 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,090 – $81,254 yearly
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Welder
Gates, New York State
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsClass DOSHA Safety CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWelder/Fabricator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Stick WeldingWelding MachinesTIG WeldingOSHA 10Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)Flux-Cored Welding+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceFabricationWeldingMachine Shop PressesCNC Technician
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsClass DAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Welding Certification+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsFabricationCuttingFabricator/Welder
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsCDLMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementWelding Certification+2 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWelder/Fitter
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
MetalworkingStick WeldingWelding MachinesBlueprint Dimension InterpretationBlueprint ReadingDriver's License+17 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsUpsellingSuggestive SellingCombination Welder/ fabricator
Gates, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Air Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseAmerican Welding Society (AWS) StandardsCertified Quality Auditor+7 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
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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 148 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: Welding Certification, OSHA 10 and Driver's License.
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, combination welder/ fabricator and CNC technician.
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 Rochester, NY, 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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