Welders for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
Welding8%Communication Skills5%Welders (Tool)5%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Associate's degree19%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Bloom Energy
Ceco Environmental
Calpia
Time at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 794 profiles for Welders in San Francisco, CA
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $81,085 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,360 – $192,000 yearly
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MIG Welder/Fabricator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsAdvanced Maritime Firefighting CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
WeldingFabricationManufacturingAssemblyWelders (Tool)MIG WeldingRobot Operator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationSkills
TIG WeldingWeldingWelders (Tool)MIG WeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingInterpreting Technical DrawingsWelder/Fabricator
Richmond, California
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsCDL CNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationTWIC CardForklift Certification+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingStick WeldingStructural Steel Welder / FCAW Welder
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsAEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRWelding Certification+3 moreSkills
Stick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)FCAWWelders (Tool)Welding MachinesMIG Welding(Sanitary fitter/welder)(high purity and ultra high purity orbital welder)(tig welder)
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceFabricationPlasma CuttingPlasma CuttersWeldingInterpreting Technical DrawingsField Welder/Millwright/Fabricator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Steel Construction MaterialsSteelWeldingFCAWWelders (Tool)Welding Machines
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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 welders (tool).
What licenses or certifications are common for welders?
Common licenses or certifications for welders include: Driver's License, Welding Certification and American Welding Society (AWS) Standards.
What are some job titles related to welders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to welders include: welder/fabricator, field welder/millwright/fabricator and robot operator.
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 Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a welder?
Most welders have 13 years of professional experience.
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