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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers resume skills and keywords

In 74 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers job postings from 42 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Welding (97 %), PPE (43 %), AWS (32 %), TIG Welding (31 %) and Communication (27 %). Of the top 40 skills, 33 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 7 are soft skills.

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Top 40 skills in Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers job postings

Skills requested in 74 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers job postings, by share of postings
SkillShare of postingsType
Welding97 %Hard skill
PPE43 %Hard skill
AWS32 %Tool
TIG Welding31 %Hard skill
Communication27 %Soft skill
Attention to detail26 %Soft skill
Technical Drawing26 %Hard skill
Teamwork22 %Soft skill
Hand tools19 %Tool
Forklift19 %Tool
Collaboration19 %Soft skill
Driver license18 %Certification
Schematics18 %Hard skill
Arc Welding16 %Hard skill
Continuous improvement15 %Hard skill
AWS welding certification14 %Certification
Security clearance14 %Certification
Measuring12 %Hard skill
Mechanical Assembly12 %Hard skill
Blueprints11 %Tool
Coupon11 %Hard skill
Machining11 %Hard skill
OSHA 1011 %Certification
Operational Excellence9 %Tool
Welding and Fabrication9 %Hard skill
Plumbing9 %Hard skill
Safety protocols9 %Hard skill
Mentoring9 %Soft skill
Brazing9 %Hard skill
OSHA8 %Certification
AutoCAD8 %Tool
Altium8 %Tool
Systems Integration8 %Hard skill
Robotics8 %Hard skill
Blue Print Reading8 %Hard skill
Refrigeration8 %Hard skill
Leadership7 %Soft skill
Finishing7 %Hard skill
Ladders7 %Hard skill
Problem Solving7 %Soft skill

Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications

Hard skills (21)

Soft skills (7)

Tools and software (7)

Certifications and licenses (5)

Keyword phrases recruiters use

Multi-word phrases that recur across these welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers postings, with the share of postings that use each one.

stainless steel 53 %carbon steel 39 %safety procedures 27 %aws d17.1 27 %u.s department 26 %extended periods 26 %personal protective equipment 24 %quality welds 20 %interpret blueprints 19 %u.s citizen 19 %permanent resident 19 %piping systems 18 %export regulations 18 %u.s government 18 %1st shift 16 %

How to use this on your resume

Treat the table as a checklist, not a script. Put the skills you genuinely have in your skills section, using the same wording as the posting, and back the top ones with a bullet that shows the result.

Each job posting differs from the average, so compare your resume with the actual ad: paste it into the resume keyword scanner to see which terms you already have and which are missing. The ATS keywords guide explains where to place them so applicant tracking systems read them.

Skip any skill you cannot talk about in an interview; a keyword that falls apart under one question costs more than it gains. For a full layout with these skills in context, see the Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers resume example. Then prepare for the Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers interview questions that test them.

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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers resume skills: FAQ

Which skills matter most for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers resume?

In 74 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers job postings analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills were Welding (97 %), PPE (43 %), AWS (32 %), TIG Welding (31 %) and Communication (27 %). Lead your skills section with the ones you can back up, and show them in your experience bullets too.

Should I list soft skills on a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers resume?

Yes, but prove them rather than list them. 7 of the top 40 skills in these postings are soft skills, led by Communication (27 % of postings). Show them through results in your bullets, for example a project you coordinated or a process you explained.

Which tools and certifications do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers postings ask for?

The tools and certifications named most often were AWS (32 %), Hand tools (19 %), Forklift (19 %), Driver license (18 %), AWS welding certification (14 %) and Security clearance (14 %). List the ones you have exactly as the posting writes them.

Where does this data come from?

From 74 public Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers job postings at 42 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from Greenhouse (43), Lever (25) and Ashby (6). A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 74. The data is updated quarterly and can be downloaded as a CSV.

Method and data

Source: 74 public job postings for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers roles (titles such as Welder, Pipe Welder, Welder/Fabricator and Pipe Welder - Fabrication) at 42 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from employer applicant tracking system job boards: Greenhouse 43, Lever 25 and Ashby 6. Employers in the sample include SpaceX, Loenbro, FabLogix, Kelso Industries, GeoStabilization International and Rocket Lab Corporation. A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 74. Updated quarterly. Download the data: welders-cutters-solderers-and-brazers-resume-skills.csv (CC BY 4.0). Browse skills for other roles.