WELDER RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: Dec 29, 2025 - The Welder performs MIG, TIG, and stick welding to fabricate and repair metal components based on technical drawings and specifications. This role ensures safe and high-quality workmanship by following welding procedures, conducting inspections, and maintaining clean and durable welds. The individual also supports production efficiency by preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and meeting project deadlines in fast-paced environments.

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1. Welder, Aristotle Metal Works, Lawrenceville, GA

Job Summary: 

  • Review the job package and check if work can be carried out safely and according to the job package
  • Obtain the work permit for field jobs
  • Perform the task for the job package
  • Complete the work and return the equipment to operations
  • Complete input for updating (GEMTS)
  • Apply the welding skills in executing maintenance work
  • Leverage trade skills to apprentice and other maintenance associates
  • Assist in the development of maintenance work procedures
  • Follow the Global Maintenance Work Process
  • Feedback information on job package quality and root cause analysis data 
  • Assist in maintenance planning
  • Follow the job plan to complete work
  • Follows standard work procedures where available
  • Assembles and welds, applying geometry, physical properties of metal, machine weld shrinkage, and welding techniques
  • Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together
  • Sets up equipment and welds parts, using various welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW)
  • Clean work pieces to remove impurities, such as slag, rust, and grease, using a wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper, or chemical solutions


Skills on Resume: 

  • Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Permit Management (Hard Skills)
  • Maintenance Welding (Hard Skills)
  • Procedure Adherence (Hard Skills)
  • Work Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Component Fitting (Hard Skills)
  • Problem Analysis (Soft Skills)

2. Welder, AWI Manufacturing, Inc., Winsted, MN

Job Summary: 

  • Making the piping for the nuclear engines
  • Participate in the expertise of the engine pipes to be requalified
  • Carrying out the shaping of the pipes (bending, cutting to length, cutting) according to the piping plans and/or according to the original pipes of the engine
  • Making isometric plots
  • Carrying out torch brazing operations on steel / stainless steel while respecting the defined DMOB
  • Performing TIG Steel / Stainless steel welds by applying the defined DMOS
  • Ensuring the traceability of operations by filling in the documents of the engine file (quality plan, etc.)
  • Maintaining position in 5S standards


Skills on Resume: 

  • Pipe Fabrication (Hard Skills)
  • Pipe Bending (Hard Skills)
  • Isometric Drafting (Hard Skills)
  • Torch Brazing (Hard Skills)
  • TIG Welding (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Traceability (Hard Skills)
  • Document Control (Hard Skills)
  • 5S Compliance (Soft Skills)

3. Welder, JCA Welding and Fabrication, Buda, TX

Job Summary: 

  • Manufacturing of scenery items
  • Operate fabrication equipment, i.e., cutting, rolling and bending equipment
  • Test building and dismantling of scenery items
  • Strong understanding of construction drawings
  • Maintain existing productions
  • General repairs to plant and equipment
  • Prepare materials for the production process
  • Read and interpret welding blueprints
  • Verify and inspect final weld assemblies to ensure product quality compliance
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area


Skills on Resume: 

  • Scenery Fabrication (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Drawing Interpretation (Hard Skills)
  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
  • Material Preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Weld Inspection (Hard Skills)
  • Repair Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Awareness (Soft Skills)

4. Welder, Heater Specialists LLC, Tulsa, OK

Job Summary: 

  • Using solvents and other cleaning agents
  • Painting tasks including spraying, patch painting and rolling
  • Providing knowledge of various welding types, e.g., MIG, TIG, arc and oxy-acetylene
  • Inspecting/assessing equipment for welding requirements
  • Using hydraulic equipment for cutting, etc.
  • Operate and maintain welding tools and equipment safely and efficiently while achieving the quality and production standards of the company
  • Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols to complete job assignments
  • Complete basic maintenance on welding equipment
  • Adhere to all safety, environmental procedures, policies, and practices


Skills on Resume: 

  • Surface Cleaning (Hard Skills)
  • Industrial Painting (Hard Skills)
  • Welding Knowledge (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Inspection (Hard Skills)
  • Hydraulic Cutting (Hard Skills)
  • Tool Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Compliance (Soft Skills)

5. Welder, Crane 1 Services, Inc., Charlotte, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Drives customer satisfaction by following guidelines in relation to the company's quality assurance manual
  • Performs final quality control inspections in accordance with relevant procedures
  • Supports the Workshop Manager in handling internal/external customer technical queries and troubleshoots potential issues
  • Supports the team ethos within the Workshop by actively engaging in new challenges with a can-do attitude
  • Maintains a standard of health and safety, hygiene at all times
  • Assists other team members 
  • Ensures all welding operations are executed in accordance with all relevant codes of practice and company procedures
  • Ensures that inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT/MPI) are carried out in compliance with relevant codes and procedures
  • Carries out welding in line with factory procedures and company coding standards
  • Optimises welding times and production
  • Assists in the preparation of estimates 
  • Takes responsibility for self-development and continually identifies ways of improving technical skills
  • Takes the initiative to provide suggestions and contribute to the improvement of operations by coming up with new ideas


Skills on Resume: 

  • Quality Inspection (Hard Skills)
  • Customer Support (Soft Skills)
  • Technical Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
  • Workshop Teamwork (Soft Skills)
  • Safety Compliance (Soft Skills)
  • Code Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • NDT Testing (Hard Skills)
  • Process Improvement (Soft Skills)

6. Welder, S.T. Metal Works, Inc., Marietta, GA

Job Summary: 

  • Sets up and operates a variety of production machines and tools including spot welders, scissor welders, projection welders, sanders, punch presses, mig welders, tig welders, press brakes, gas welders and others
  • Selects the correct tooling and fixtures and adjusts the equipment to the correct settings
  • Trains others on machine operation, safety, and following department guidelines
  • Performs operator machine maintenance, cleans, monitors for oil leaks, lubricates, drains water traps, listens for unusual noises, and looks for worn belts and components
  • Works safely and efficiently on a large variety of parts, meeting strict weld quality and close part tolerance requirements
  • Produce high-quality finishes on all parts
  • Record all work performed and upload to a computerised programme
  • Ensure proper handling of all welding equipment
  • Responsible for all health and safety protocols involved with welding
  • Read and understand engineering weldment drawings


Skills on Resume: 

  • Machine Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Tooling Setup (Hard Skills)
  • Fixture Selection (Hard Skills)
  • Weld Quality (Hard Skills)
  • Tolerance Control (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Compliance (Soft Skills)
  • Drawing Reading (Hard Skills)

7. Welder, Cotterman Company, Atlanta, GA

Job Summary: 

  • Maintain a safe work environment at all times
  • Quickly and safely evaluate the steps necessary to finish the task
  • Identify the materials and tooling to complete the task
  • Cut, bend, punch, shape and weld metal to create the needed part, which may include anything from a bracket or bumper to an outrigger sub frame and larger
  • Identify ways to improve safety, quality, and productivity in the fabrication process
  • Correctly follow the Job instructions
  • Communicate with employees in the fabrication department as well as other departments
  • Follow all company Operational Procedures and QC Standards
  • Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the shop and equipment


Skills on Resume: 

  • Safety Awareness (Soft Skills)
  • Task Planning (Soft Skills)
  • Material Selection (Hard Skills)
  • Metal Fabrication (Hard Skills)
  • Process Improvement (Soft Skills)
  • Instruction Compliance (Soft Skills)
  • Team Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Shop Maintenance (Hard Skills)

8. Welder, Scott Equipment Company, New Prague, MN

Job Summary: 

  • Produce code-qualified welds in the 1G or 2G positions using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding method manually and with automated equipment
  • Perform visual weld inspection before, during, and after each welding operation
  • Identify safety concerns and take appropriate action
  • Cooperate and communicate well with co-workers, support staff, and others
  • Actively seek feedback to aid in the development of new skills
  • Recognize and participate in improvement activities through the use of established programs such as Continuous Improvement Process (CIP), Lean Manufacturing tools, and techniques to facilitate improvement of quality metrics such as cycle time and first pass yield
  • Maintain proper process documentation for all operations performed by recording heat lots, welder ID, date, etc, on shop travelers
  • Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) Teams
  • Support prototype, alpha and pilot builds
  • Ensure product and process quality is maintained/improved
  • Work with manufacturing support to document and maintain accurate area PMAPS
  • Assist with process audits to ensure quality system compliance
  • Perform preventative maintenance on, and ensure calibration of, equipment, tools, and fixtures
  • Keep work areas clean and organized, in accordance with 5S principles


Skills on Resume: 

  • GTAW Welding (Hard Skills)
  • Position Welding (Hard Skills)
  • Weld Inspection (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Awareness (Soft Skills)
  • Team Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Process Improvement (Soft Skills)
  • Process Documentation (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Calibration (Hard Skills)

9. Associate Welder, Bestweld, Inc., Pottstown, PA

Job Summary: 

  • Operate the automatic strip cut-off machine, manual and automated welding machines, and the shear-to-width machine
  • Plasma, Tungsten(TIG) arc and Argon gas Welding for high nickel alloys
  • Program, set up, and operate all welding equipment in the cell
  • Cutting and sanding slugs for welding
  • Read the process sheet and blueprint for the work order
  • Responsible for finished parts conformity to print or specification


Skills on Resume: 

  • Machine Operation (Hard Skills)
  • TIG Welding (Hard Skills)
  • Alloy Welding (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Programming (Hard Skills)
  • Material Cutting (Hard Skills)
  • Slug Sanding (Hard Skills)
  • Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Compliance (Soft Skills)

10. Welder, Cornerstone Mechanical LLC, Oklahoma City, OK

Job Summary: 

  • Clamps, holds, grinds, or bolts parts to the object required configurations and positions for welding
  • Ensures parts are properly and securely placed in the fixture for welding
  • Moves the machine controls and guides to adjust the machine
  • Ensures proper weld position and penetration on the robot
  • Performs program edits to correct if a collision, fault, or error message occurs with the robot
  • Corrects errors and prepares the robot to restart with the corrected information
  • Unloads welded parts from the robotic welder and places them on appropriate containers and skids
  • Makes the part available for inspection and ready to move to the next operation
  • Performs basic MIG welding techniques following weld standards
  • Ensures all parts leaving the work center conform to requirements and comply with D1.1 and BTH
  • Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications, according to the operation inspection sheet, quality control plans, and/or customer notes, using instruments such as gauges


Skills on Resume: 

  • Fixture Setup (Hard Skills)
  • Robot Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Program Editing (Hard Skills)
  • Weld Positioning (Hard Skills)
  • MIG Welding (Hard Skills)
  • Code Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Inspection (Hard Skills)
  • Error Troubleshooting (Soft Skills)

11. Welder, Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC, Bremerton, WA

Job Summary: 

  • Weld, assemble, and fabricate various fluid systems and various sub-assembly components
  • Use precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers
  • Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions
  • Use various mechanical tools without instruction
  • Operate forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment
  • Perform blending, filing and shearing of sheet metal parts


Skills on Resume: 

  • System Fabrication (Hard Skills)
  • Welding Assembly (Hard Skills)
  • Precision Measuring (Hard Skills)
  • Procedure Compliance (Soft Skills)
  • Drawing Interpretation (Hard Skills)
  • Tool Handling (Hard Skills)
  • Heavy Equipment (Hard Skills)
  • Sheet Metal (Hard Skills)