16 employers surveyed representing 60 employees in this occupation. There are approximately 610-745 welders currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. A few jobs are union. About 20-25 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Most employers require 1-2 years of prior experience.
Some recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements.
Surveys indicated that union wages were typically at the top end of the range. Spanish fluency may also be important. Apprenticeship training usually takes about 3 years to complete. Most employers provide medical insurance. Almost all provide a paid vacation.