Welders for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Welding9%Communication Skills7%Stick Welding6%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Vocational or technical training18%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Bae systems
General Dynamics Information Technology
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Time at current job
2-5 years100%
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Last updated: Oct 19, 2026
Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $73,510 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,681 – $102,574 yearly
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Fabricator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsDriver's LicenseAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsStick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)Welders (Tool)WeldingFCAW1st Class Structural Welder/ pipe welder
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Welding CertificationOSHASkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceFabricationMIG WeldingWeldingWelder Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingTIG WeldingWeldingWelder/Fitter
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
FCAWFlux-Cored WeldingStick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)WeldingFabricationAerospace Tig welder
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsOSHA 10Welding CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
WeldingTIG WeldingMIG WeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingWelder/Fitter
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceWelders (Tool)Welding MachinesWeldingBlueprint ReadingFCAW
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What's the average time to fill a welder role?
The average time to fill a welder role is 75 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: welding, communication skills and stick welding.
What licenses or certifications are common for welders?
Common licenses or certifications for welders include: Welding Certification, Driver's License 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/fitter, fabricator and 1st class structural welder/ pipe welder.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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