Welders for hire in San Jose, CA
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Welding9%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
More than 10 years56%6-10 years24%3-5 years12%Current company
Kwan Wo Ironworks IncA&W ConstructionBlank and Cables IncTime at current job
2-5 years40%More than 5 years33%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $76,483 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,226 – $114,193 yearly
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Welder 3
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationBoiler LicenseForklift CertificationEPA Refrigeration Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipElectrical SystemsBoilerMechanical KnowledgeCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportWelder/Journeyman
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CWelding CertificationOSHA+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWelder
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsManufacturingWeldingTIG WeldingSheet MetalCalipersWelder/fabricator
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
FabricationWeldingDrywallCarpentryWoodworkingInterpreting Technical DrawingsWelder/Iron Worker/ orbital welder/
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWeldingPlasma CuttingPlasma CuttersWelder
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsWelding CertificationForklift CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHand ToolsBasic MathMathPrecision Measuring Instruments
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What's the average time to fill a welder role?
The average time to fill a welder role is 73 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 AWS D1 1 Endorsement.
What are some job titles related to welders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to welders include: welder 3, MIG welder and welder and fabricator.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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