A welder resume has to prove weld quality and safety — the certifications and processes that let you pass inspection consistently. Hiring managers look for your welding certifications, the processes and positions you are qualified in, and a record of clean, spec-compliant work. This example shows how to lead with your certs, describe fabrication work with concrete processes and standards, and keep the resume clean for shop supervisors and ATS screening.
Sample resume
Travis Cook
Certified Welder · MIG, TIG & Structural Fabrication
Tulsa, OK
Professional summary
AWS-certified welder with 6 years in structural and pipe fabrication. Consistent, spec-compliant welds across MIG, TIG, and stick, with a strong safety and inspection-pass record.
Experience
Welder / Fabricator
Jul 2020 – Present
Arkansas River Steel · Tulsa, OK
- Produced MIG and TIG welds to AWS D1.1 on structural steel, passing 98% of inspections on first submission.
- Read blueprints and weld symbols to fabricate assemblies within tolerance from raw material.
- Maintained equipment and followed PPE and hot-work procedures with zero safety incidents.
Welder
Jul 2018 – Jun 2020
Sooner Fabrication · Tulsa, OK
- Performed stick and MIG welds on production runs, meeting daily output and quality targets.
- Prepped and fit up material, grinding and cleaning joints for consistent penetration.
Education
- AWS Certified Welder (D1.1) — American Welding SocietyJan 2018 – Jun 2018
- Welding Technology Certificate — Tulsa Welding SchoolJan 2018 – Jun 2018
Skills
Sample resume summary
Welder resume highlighting fabrication quality, blueprint reading, safety, and consistent production standards.
Achievement bullet examples
- Performed MIG, TIG, or stick welds according to specifications and inspection standards.
- Read drawings, measured materials, and prepared surfaces for accurate fabrication.
- Maintained equipment and followed PPE requirements during production shifts.
Skills to highlight
ATS keywords
How to write this resume
Lead with your welding certifications
AWS certs, processes, and the positions you are qualified in are the first thing shops check. Put them near the top with the standard (e.g. D1.1).
Name processes, standards, and pass rate
MIG/TIG/stick, the codes you weld to, and inspection pass rate prove quality. "98% first-pass inspection" is far stronger than "welded parts".
Show safety discipline
PPE, hot-work procedures, and a clean incident record matter in every shop. Make your safety record explicit alongside your output.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not listing welding certifications, processes, and qualified positions up front.
- Describing work vaguely instead of the codes and standards you weld to.
- Omitting inspection pass rate or quality metrics.
- Ignoring safety discipline, which shops weigh heavily.
Frequently asked questions
What should a welder put on a resume?
Your welding certifications and qualified processes/positions, a summary, fabrication experience referencing codes (e.g. AWS D1.1), pass rate, and safety record.
How do I list welding certifications on a resume?
Put them near the top, naming the certifying body (AWS), the standard, and the processes and positions you are qualified in.
What welding processes should I list on a resume?
List the processes you are qualified in (MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core) and pair them with the materials, positions, and standards you have welded to.