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Welder CV example

A clear welder CV with the processes, certificates and safety tickets employers look for first.

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Key skills

  • MIG welding (GMAW)
  • TIG welding (GTAW)
  • Stick welding (MMA / SMAW)
  • Structural steel
  • Pipe welding
  • Reading drawings and weld symbols
  • Fitting and tacking
  • Visual weld inspection
  • Cutting and grinding
  • Working at heights

Sample duties

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  • Weld beams, columns and brackets with MIG and TIG to the welding procedure.
  • Read drawings and weld symbols, then cut, fit and tack parts ready for welding.
  • Set up the welding machine and choose the right wire, rod, gas and settings.
  • Check welds by eye and with gauges, and fix any faults before sign-off.
  • Grind and finish welds so they are clean and ready for painting or testing.
  • Follow safety rules for hot work, working at heights and confined spaces.
  • Look after welding equipment and keep the work area tidy and safe.
Tips

Tips for a welder CV

List your processes and positions

Write each process you are qualified in (MIG, TIG, stick, flux-cored) and the positions you can weld, such as 3G or 6G. Employers often look for these first.

Name your certificates exactly

Copy the certificate name and standard exactly as written on it, for example "EN ISO 9606-1", with the year. Do not shorten or change it.

Say what you weld

Say which materials and work you know: carbon steel, stainless, aluminium, structural steel, pipework or sheet metal.

Add photos of your work

Clear photos of your welds and finished jobs help an employer see your quality. Add them in the work photos section of your CV.

Show your safety tickets

Add tickets such as working at heights, confined space or first aid, with the date and when they run out.

Working abroad

Applying in another country?

Welding certificates and trade checks work differently in each country. Our country guides explain what to put on your CV for each one.

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