Welder Resume Example

Also called Welder Fabricator, Certified Welder, Pipe Welder.

Shops and contractors hire welders on certifications, processes and quality. Show which processes and positions you are certified in, the materials you weld and how your welds do in inspection.

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What this example does well

  • Certifications are listed by code and position, which is exactly what inspectors and employers check.
  • The X-ray reject rate is a hard measure of quality.
  • Processes are named in both common and technical terms, so any search finds them.

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Cody Wilson

Certified Welder Fabricator

Summary

Welder fabricator with seven years of experience in structural and pressure work. Certified to AWS D1.1 in all positions and to ASME Section IX for pipe. Welds carbon and stainless steel with MIG, TIG and stick, with an X-ray reject rate under 1% for the past two years.

Experience

Welder Fabricator, Green Country Fabrication

Jan 2021 – Present · Tulsa, Oklahoma

  • Fabricate and weld structural steel and pressure piping for refineries and plants.
  • Weld carbon and stainless pipe in all positions with TIG root and stick fill, with a reject rate under 1% on X-ray.
  • Read shop drawings and weld symbols and fit up assemblies to within 1/16 inch.
  • Train two apprentices in fit-up and MIG welding.

Welder, Arkansas River Steel

May 2018 – Dec 2020 · Sand Springs, Oklahoma

  • Welded steel frames and trailers with MIG in a production shop.
  • Cut and prepared material with plasma, torch and saw.
  • Kept weld quality checks above 98% pass rate.

Education

Welding Technology Certificate, Tulsa Technology Center

2017 – 2018 · Tulsa, Oklahoma

An example: Cody Wilson is not a real person, and the details show the kind of thing to write rather than a real career. Shown in the Grid template. Words that postings for this job often use are marked in yellow.

How do you write a summary for a welder resume?

Two to four lines at the top that say what you do, for how long, and what you are best at. Here is one for each stage of a career.

  • Entry level

    Welding program graduate with 900 hours of hands-on training in MIG, TIG and stick welding. Passed the AWS D1.1 3G and 4G plate tests and can read blueprints and weld symbols. Careful, safety-minded and ready for a shop or field role.

  • Experienced

    Certified welder with five years of experience in structural and production welding. Works in MIG, TIG and stick on carbon and stainless steel, reads drawings and meets tight tolerances.

  • Senior

    Welding supervisor and certified welding inspector with fifteen years of experience. Leads a shop of 18 welders, writes welding procedures and keeps quality above 99% on X-ray-tested work.

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What are good bullet points for a welder resume?

Each starts with a verb and says what was done. Change the details and numbers to your own; a number you cannot explain in an interview is worse than none.

  1. Welded structural steel to AWS D1.1 in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.

  2. Welded pipe with TIG and stick, passing X-ray inspection on over 99% of joints.

  3. Read blueprints and weld symbols and fitted parts to tight tolerances.

  4. Cut and prepared steel with plasma, oxy-fuel torch and saws.

  5. Welded stainless steel and aluminum for food processing equipment.

  6. Inspected welds visually and fixed defects before sign-off.

  7. Maintained welding machines and equipment.

  8. Followed safety rules for hot work, ventilation and protective gear.

  9. Trained new welders and apprentices.

  10. Worked in the field on repairs and installations.

Which skills should a welder put on a resume?

Pick the ones the job posting asks for and that you can back up with an example from your work.

Hard skills

  • MIG, TIG, stick and flux-cored welding
  • Pipe and plate welding
  • Blueprint and weld symbol reading
  • Fit-up and fabrication
  • Cutting (plasma, oxy-fuel)
  • Weld inspection
  • Metals (carbon steel, stainless, aluminum)
  • Welding codes (AWS, ASME, API)

Soft skills

  • Steady hands
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety focus
  • Patience
  • Reliability

Licenses and certifications

  • AWS Certified Welder
  • AWS D1.1 structural certification
  • ASME Section IX or API 1104 pipe certification
  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
  • OSHA 10-Hour

Which keywords belong on a welder resume?

The words recruiters and applicant tracking systems search for.

  • TIG
  • MIG
  • stick
  • X-ray
  • structural steel
  • pipe
  • stainless
  • fit-up
  • all positions

Use the ones that are true for you, written the way the posting writes them, and put each where it shows something you did. A list of keywords with nothing behind it helps nobody. To keep them readable by software, choose an ATS-friendly template, and read how applicant tracking systems read a resume.

How should a welder list certifications?

By code, process and position, with the date: "AWS D1.1 structural, 3G and 4G, 2024" or "ASME Section IX, 6G pipe". Employers check that your certifications match the work and are current.

If your certification is tied to a previous employer's procedure, say so. You may need to re-test, and being upfront helps.

How do you show weld quality on a resume?

Use inspection results: X-ray or ultrasonic pass rates, bend test results and rework rates. A reject rate under 1% is a strong line.

Mention the materials and thicknesses you weld and any demanding environments, such as refineries or shipyards.

What do employers in the trades look for in a resume?

  • Put licenses, tickets and safety cards near the top with their numbers or levels. Without them you cannot be sent to site.
  • Name the kind of work: residential, commercial, industrial, or the materials and processes you are qualified in.
  • Safety record and rework are the numbers that matter. Days without a lost-time incident and inspections passed first time say you can be trusted.

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Questions about a welder resume

Do welders need a resume?

Yes for larger shops and contractors. It should be short and focused on certifications and experience.

Should I list every process?

List the processes you are strong in and certified for.

Is a welding school certificate worth listing?

Yes, with the hours and tests passed, especially early in your career.

How long should a welder resume be?

One page.

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