Entry-Level Welder Jobs in California
21 open positions — updated daily
21 open positions — updated daily
Median $24/hr across 19 recent listings with wage data. Yearly roles normalized to hourly (÷ 2,080).
Entry-level welder jobs are the on-ramp into the trade — most pair on-the-job training with classroom support to get you to your first cert. You don't need a 5-year resume, but you do need a willingness to grind through the boring stuff (grinding, fitting, prepping rod) while you build hood time. Starting pay is typically $16–$22/hr with quick raises once you certify.
We're currently tracking 21 open entry level welder jobs in California, sourced daily from Indeed, Adzuna, and company career pages. Every listing links straight to the employer — no middleman, no account required.
VANTEDGE·San Jose, CA
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases·Escondido, CA
Rocket Lab·Long Beach, CA
Crest Industries·Emeryville, CA
Core & Main·Bakersfield, CA
Vantedge Medical·San Jose, CA
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases·Murrieta, CA
Parker Hannifin·Carson, CA
Spherion·San Jose, CA
ESL Power Systems, Inc.·Corona, CA
Scott Manufacturing Solutions, Inc.·Chino, CA
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases·Murrieta, CA
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases·Murrieta, CA
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases·Murrieta, CA
Vantedge Medical·San Jose, CA
Vantedge Medical·San Jose, CA
PSC by Rocket Lab·Long Beach, CA
Rocket Lab·Long Beach, CA
Energy Jobline ZR·Riverside, CA
Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries·Murrieta, CA
Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries·Murrieta, CA