Welders for hire in San Diego, CA
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Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Vocational or technical training11%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years22%3-5 years16%Current company
Southcoast welding and manufacturingBEAM GlobalNASSCOTime at current job
Less than 1 year13%1-2 years31%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026
Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $75,587 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,975 – $103,926 yearly
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Structural Welder
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Stick WeldingWelding MachinesDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)Skills
WeldingWelders (Tool)MIG WeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingManufacturingAbrasive BlastingWelder/Fabricator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Welding CertificationSafety Training UndergoneAWS D1.1 EndorsementAWS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingSpanishEnglishWelder Helper/Fitter
Spring Valley, California
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRWelding CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingWelder/Fabricator/Maintenance
Imperial Beach, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceWeldingOptimizing Workflow ProcessesProcess OptimizationWelder/Painter
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHASafety Training UndergoneSkills
Stick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)TIG WeldingWelders (Tool)Welding MachinesMIG WeldingWelder
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingWeldingMIG WeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingFCAW
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What's the average time to fill a welder role?
The average time to fill a welder role is 70 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do welders tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a welder include: communication skills, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a welder?
Common licenses or certifications for welders include: Driver's License, Welding Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to welders?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to welders include: welder/fabricator/maintenance, hand welder and welder helper/fitter.
What level of education is common for a welder?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a welder in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a welder?
Most welders have 6 years of professional experience.
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