Welder-specific AI screening · Built for fab shops, pipefitters, and structural

Hire certified welders.
Placed in days, not months.

HireForge screens every welder applicant against AWS D1.1 plate, ASME Section IX pipe, CWI, MIG/TIG/SMAW skills, and shift availability — then delivers a ranked shortlist you can interview within 48 hours.

Welder-specific results · 2026 cohort
340+
Open welder roles
actively hiring now
19
Markets
TX, LA, OK, PA, OH, more
4.2 days
Time-to-shortlist
median for welder roles
87%
Cert match
AWS D1.1 matched first round
71%
Fill rate on welder roles
12k
Welder candidates in pipeline
AWS D1.1 · ASME IX · CWI · MIG · TIG · pipe · structural
Certifications screened every applicant

Welders we place

Every welder subtype — HireForge screens for the right combination of process, position, and certification for each role.

MIG · GMAW

MIG Welder

GMAW production welders for fab shops, automotive, and entry-level structural work. We screen for wire-feed familiarity, deposition speed, and shop-floor safety.

TIG · GTAW

TIG Welder

Precision TIG/GTAW welders for stainless, aluminum, aerospace, and food-grade work. We verify Tungsten-handling experience and thin-gauge tolerance.

ASME IX · 6G

Pipe Welder

6G-tested ASME Section IX pipe welders for refineries, power plants, and chemical facilities. The highest-paying lane — we screen for procedure qualification and 5+ years pipe experience.

AWS D1.1

Structural Welder

AWS D1.1 plate-certified structural welders for fab shops, bridges, and buildings. We verify 3G/4G position history, blueprint literacy, and the cert that actually opens the door.

MIG · TIG · Stick

Combination Welder

Multi-process welders fluent in MIG, TIG, FCAW, and SMAW for shops that flex between structural, repair, and field work. We confirm production speed on at least three processes.

Boilermaker

Boilermaker

Boilermaker welders for refineries, power, and pressure vessel work. NCCER + Boilermakers union apprenticeship verification, plus the heavy-rigging stamina the work demands.

What HireForge screens welders on

Our screening profile asks the right questions for welder roles so you only ever interview candidates who are technically and logistically a fit.

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Pick a plan, post your welder role, see a shortlist in days.

Every plan includes the certification-aware screening above. Start free, scale only when you fill.

Starter
$99 /mo
✓ 14 days free, then $99/mo
1 active role · 50 candidates / month
  • Welder-aware AI screening (AWS D1.1, MIG/TIG)
  • 3 SMS outreach templates
  • Certification matching
  • Candidate sourcing portal
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Growth
$199 /mo
✓ 14 days free, then $199/mo
5 roles · 200 candidates · priority AI ranking
  • Welder-aware AI screening (AWS D1.1, ASME IX, CWI)
  • All SMS outreach templates
  • Priority AI ranking across your welder pipeline
  • Multi-site role scheduling
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Professional
$299 /mo
✓ 14 days free, then $299/mo
Unlimited roles · Unlimited candidates · compliance
  • Welder-aware AI screening with QC/compliance checks
  • All SMS templates + bulk outreach campaigns
  • Priority support for high-volume welder hiring
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Frequently asked questions

How fast can HireForge fill a welder role?
Most employers see a certified-welder shortlist within 48 hours of posting the role. Median time-to-shortlist across our welder-role placements is 4.2 days, and the average fill is ~14 days from posting to signed offer — significantly faster than posted on generic boards or routed through staffing agencies.
Which welder certifications does HireForge screen for?
Every applicant is screened for AWS D1.1 plate certification, ASME Section IX pipe qualification (6G position), CWI inspector badges, weld process proficiency (MIG/TIG/SMAW/FCAW/GTAW), position history (1G–6G, 1F–6F), NDT methods (UT, RT, MT, PT, VT), and workplace safety documentation (OSHA 10/30, TWIC). You tell us which combination matters for a specific role and we screen to that profile.
Do you screen for pipe welding specifically?
Yes — pipe welding is one of our most screened certifications. We verify ASME Section IX qualification, 6G position history, the weld process used on pipe (TIG, MIG, or stick), and the candidate's procedure qualification record (PQR) literacy. Pipe welders are the highest-paid lane and consistently the hardest to fill — the screening profile is built specifically for that.
Can we hire across multiple sites at once?
Yes. The Growth plan covers 5 active roles and the Professional plan covers unlimited roles, so multi-site operators (fab shops with multiple yards, contractors running concurrent projects, staffing firms) can run welder hiring across as many locations and specializations as needed without artificial caps.