Welders for hire in San Jose, CA
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Welding8%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree8%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
Less than a year12%3-5 years8%6-10 years20%Current company
MDC Vacuum Products
Schuff steel
A&DTime at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years19%2-5 years26%
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Last updated: Aug 19, 2026
Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $78,312 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,828 – $113,934 yearly
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Welder/Journeyman
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CWelding CertificationServsafeAWS D1.1 Endorsement+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsWelder
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
J-STD-001 CertificationAirframe & Powerplant LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHACCP CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+11 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsOhmmeterWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementWelder / maintenance
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingWeldingSalesMaintenanceWelder/Iron Worker/ orbital welder/
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWeldingPlasma CuttingPlasma CuttersGeneral Laborer
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTIG WeldingWeldingWelder - Structural
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Welding CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Heavy LiftingWeldingTIG WeldingStick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)Basic Math
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What's the average time to fill a welder role?
The average time to fill a welder role is 72 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a welder?
Common licenses or certifications for welders include: Driver's License, Welding Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to welders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to welders include: general laborer, welder and fabricator and welder - structural.
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 Jose, 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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