Free welder job description template
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Welder job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Welder
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Welder who joins and cuts metal parts to drawings and specifications, safely and to a consistent quality. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Read and interpret blueprints and work orders
- Set up and operate welding equipment
- Prepare and fit metal parts for welding
- Weld, cut or braze parts to specification
- Inspect finished welds for defects
- Maintain equipment and a safe work area
- Follow shop safety rules and wear protective gear
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Welding experience or training [process, such as MIG, TIG or stick]
- Able to read basic drawings
- Welding certification [if your customers or codes require it]
Nice to have
- Experience with [structural, pipe or fabrication work]
- Forklift or crane experience
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Prairie Fabrication, a small metal fabrication shop.
Prairie Fabrication is hiring a Welder for custom trailer and gate work (Monday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). You'll read shop drawings, fit and weld steel parts and check your own work. A weld test is part of the interview. We provide the equipment and protective gear.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a welder does
A welder joins and cuts metal parts to drawings and specifications, safely and to a consistent quality. Typical duties include:
- Read and interpret blueprints and work orders
- Set up and operate welding equipment
- Prepare and fit metal parts for welding
- Weld, cut or braze parts to specification
- Inspect finished welds for defects
- Maintain equipment and a safe work area
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
A high school diploma or equivalent is the usual entry requirement, and some employers require certification. Certification requirements depend on the work and your customers, so say in the posting which one you need.
Training: Training varies by employer and process; confirm what you require in the posting.
How much does a welder make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Should I require a welding certification?
Only if the work calls for it. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says some employers require certification. If your customers or building codes require certified welders, say so; if not, a weld test in the interview shows you what a person can actually do.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.