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Welder CV Template & Example
A welder's CV is judged on processes, positions, and certifications first. Shops want to know what you can run, to which code, and whether your weld test results back it up.
Welder CV professional summary example
Open with two or three lines covering what you do, how long you have done it, and one measurable result.
CSWIP-qualified welder with 8 years in structural and pipe fabrication, passing X-ray inspection on 99% of welds.
Core skills for a Welder CV
The skills worth naming in your skills section. Different from the ATS keywords below, which are the terms a parser scans for.
- MIG / TIG / Stick welding
- Pipe & structural fabrication
- Blueprint & WPS reading
- BS EN ISO 9606 / BS EN 1090 compliant welding
- Fit-up & layout
- Weld inspection prep
How to write a standout Welder CV
Three things hiring managers and applicant tracking systems look for — get these right and you clear the first screen.
List processes and positions
MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core, and your tested positions (3G, 4G, 6G) are the first filter. List exactly what you're certified and tested to run.
Name your codes and certs
BS EN ISO 9606, BS EN 1090, and ASME IX (for pressure and pipeline work) tell a shop what work you can sign off on. List active certifications with the code and material.
Prove weld quality
X-ray pass rate, reject rate, and inspection results are objective proof. A 99% radiographic pass rate beats 'high-quality welds.'
ATS keywords for Welder CVs
Applicant tracking systems scan for role-specific terms before a human reads your CV. Weave the ones that genuinely apply to you into your summary, skills, and bullets.
Welder CV bullet point examples
Achievement-led bullets that show impact with numbers — concrete beats vague. Adapt them to your own results.
- Passed 6G pipe certification and held a 99% radiographic inspection pass rate across structural and pressure welds.
- Fabricated and welded 200+ tons of structural steel to BS EN 1090 with a sub-1% reject rate.
- Reduced rework on a pipeline project by 35% by improving fit-up and pre-weld inspection routines.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about writing a Welder CV.
What should a welder put on a CV?
Welding processes, tested positions, active certifications (BS EN ISO 9606, ASME IX), materials, and quality metrics like X-ray pass rate.
How do I show welding certifications on a CV?
List each certification with the code, process, position, and material thickness, plus the issuing body and date so a shop can verify currency.
What weld metrics matter most to employers?
Radiographic or visual inspection pass rate, reject and rework percentage, and tonnage or footage completed demonstrate consistent quality.
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