TIG Welders for hire in San Diego, CA

Find tungsten-inert-gas (TIG) welders who can create strong and clean welds on various types of metals, providing precision and expertise in applications such as automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in San Diego, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Welding9%
    Communication Skills6%
    Welders (Tool)6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED69%
    Associate's degree12%
    Vocational or technical training12%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years54%
    6-10 years22%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    General Dynamics NASSCO
    Alpha Mechanical
    Aluminess Products
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years42%
    More than 5 years29%
    1-2 years23%

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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026

TIG Welder: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Diego, CA: $71,452 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $53,712$95,050 yearly

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  • Journeyman Pipe Welder

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10NDT CertificationOSHAWelding Certification

    Skills

    TIG WeldingAluminumWelders (Tool)Welding MachinesSteelWelding
  • Ironworker / Welder

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Asbestos CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationFire Safety Certification

    Skills

    FCAWWeldingFlux-Cored WeldingWelders (Tool)Welding MachinesMIG Welding
  • Journeyman Welder/ Shop Leadman

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRWelding CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementForklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMilitaryWeldingLift TruckForkliftBasic Math
  • Journeyman Welder/Fitter

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    FCAWFlux-Cored WeldingWelding CertificationWelding

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceFabricationWelders (Tool)Metal FabricationWeldingPlasma Cutting
  • Pipe Welder

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    MetalworkingWelding MachinesTIG WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)OSHA 10Stainless Steel+7 more

    Skills

    Welders (Tool)Welding MachinesManufacturingTIG WeldingPlasma CuttingPlasma Cutters
  • Welder

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Scissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership

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What's the average time to fill a TIG welder role?

The average time to fill a TIG welder role is 78 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do TIG welders tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a TIG welder include: welding, communication skills and welders (tool).

What licenses or certifications are common for a TIG welder?

Common licenses or certifications for TIG welders include: Welding Certification, Driver's License and OSHA 10.

What are some job titles related to TIG welders?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to TIG welders include: welder, journeyman welder/fitter and journeyman pipe welder.

What level of education is common for a TIG welder?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a TIG welder in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a TIG welder?

Most TIG welders have 15 years of professional experience.

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