Why this matches you
What is a Welder (Industrial)?
An industrial Welder joins metal parts in factories, plants, and workshops using heat, filler metal, and welding equipment. They read drawings, prepare surfaces, cut and fit pieces, weld frames, pipes, tanks, or machinery, and check that joints are strong and clean. Their work builds and repairs equipment that keeps industrial systems running safely.
Pay & earning potential
Starting wage
Long-term earning potential
The earning potential for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers typically ranges from
$44,725
to $71,049 annually.
The median salary, representing the typical worker, is $58,715.
About this job
What you might do day to day
- Maintain safety.
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- Operate welding equipment.
- Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
- Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
Helpful traits for this job
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cautiousness
- Perseverance
- Stress Tolerance
How to apply
Obtain applications in person at Local Union #7, 18 Avis Drive, Latham, NY, on the first Thursday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the recruitment period. Applications must be received by September 1, 2026.
Job requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED).
- Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by a physical exam and drug testing after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship, at the expense of the sponsor.
- Must take and pass the Wonderlic Basic Skills aptitude test and score 50 or higher on the exam to be interviewed.
- Must provide DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if applicable, after an offer of employment.
More information
Contact Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union #7 for further information at (518) 785-9844 or (518) 785-9808 Ext 22.
- Organization
- Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union #7