--- title: "Welder Jobs in Rochester, NY | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/welder/locations/rochester-ny" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-10-15T04:40:12.429Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/welder/locations/rochester-ny" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/welder/locations/rochester-ny/data.json"] --- Welder market brief · Rochester, NY # Welder Jobs in Rochester, NY 13 welder openings are live in the Rochester, NY area from 8 employers, led by GMM Pfaudler US Inc., Graham Manufacturing, and Idex Health & Science, LLC. Journeyman roles are the largest group, at 46% of openings. Data updated Oct 16, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Rochester%2C+NY)[Browse all Welder markets](/jobs/welder) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 13 : Live welder openings currently tracked in the Rochester market. **Companies hiring** : 8 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Apprentice3 jobs [Journeyman](/jobs/welder/locations/rochester-ny/journeyman)6 jobs Master2 jobs Rochester is journeyman-heavy for welder roles: 55% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at journeyman. Apprentice openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 13 Hiring employers 8 Salary coverage 85% Median experience 3.0 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live welder listings in Rochester - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Rochester%2C+NY)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare welder opportunities in Rochester, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 13 live roles tracked in this market. - 8 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 16, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Rochester%2C+NY)[Compare other markets](/jobs/welder) ## A practical market plan for Welder in Rochester Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 13 welder openings across 8 employers establish the current Rochester opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Journeyman leads the derived level mix with 6 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers GMM Pfaudler US Inc. is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 13 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Rochester market view into active employers and representative welder openings Employer activity · 8 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. GMM Pfaudler US Inc.Startups & growing teams3Open roles [![Graham Manufacturing logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgraham-mfg.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2FGraham-MFG-subsidiary-Logo.png) Graham ManufacturingEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/graham-manufacturing) Idex Health & Science, LLCStartups & growing teams2Open roles ![Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dphillipstank.com%26sz%3D128) Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley FabricatorsEmployer profile2Open roles Nesco ResourceStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![PEKO Precision Products Inc. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fcdn.pekoprecision.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F05%2F26090107%2Fcropped-PEKO_BlueLogo2019_Web-180x180.gif&sig=D7No97_0cz2-Tm-nVLsE1cGyoWb1V1UqeEK2HXoNcCg) PEKO Precision Products Inc.Established employers1Open roles](/company/peko-precision-products-inc)[![Re:Build Manufacturing logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Frebuildmanufacturing.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2F0-rebuild-site-logo.svg) Re:Build ManufacturingTop of market1Open roles](/company/re-build-manufacturing)![RPO logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Drpo.com%26sz%3D128) RPOStartups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 13 of 13 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [MIG/TIG WelderMid-levelNesco ResourceHenrietta, New York$37,440Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/mig-tig-welder-at-nesco-resource-abe94bcf-a92e-5280-9a39-0c252c15b2e9)[Optical Fabricator - B-Shift - Earn Sign On BonusEntry-levelIdex Health & Science, LLCHenrietta, New York$48,000Posted Sep 25, 2026](/job/optical-fabricator-b-shift-earn-sign-on-bonus-at-idex-health-and-4c41557e-52f4-5469-ad78-f73496b878ed)[Optical Fabricator - B-Shift - Earn Sign On BonusEntry-levelIdex Health & Science, LLCHenrietta, New York$48,000Posted Sep 25, 2026](/job/optical-fabricator-b-shift-earn-sign-on-bonus-at-idex-health-and-fbfd5ede-7954-5c6a-8ebd-4512e943cbec)[Field Foreman/Welder - Travel - Phillips Tank and StructureLive rolePhillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley FabricatorsRochester, New YorkPosted Sep 23, 2026](/job/field-foreman-welder-travel-phillips-tank-and-structure-at-phillips-3922fcf2-7b5c-51b4-99fe-051a21e0815c)[Journey-Level WelderLead+Re:Build ManufacturingRochester, New York$83,200Posted Sep 23, 2026](/job/journey-level-welder-at-re-build-manufacturing-351f1e8f-598f-50c0-969f-3179ce4d148d)[Layout Fitter/WelderEntry-levelGMM Pfaudler US Inc.Rochester, New York$53,144Posted Sep 15, 2026](/job/layout-fitter-welder-at-gmm-pfaudler-us-inc-a1833c48-f355-5674-b6dc-822beecd79b0)[WelderEntry-levelGraham ManufacturingBatavia, New York$41,600Posted Sep 8, 2026](/job/welder-at-graham-manufacturing-3f94642f-1c10-51ce-97e2-4f81548e9ee2)[Welder - Mechanized RoboticEntry-levelGraham ManufacturingBatavia, New York$41,600Posted Sep 8, 2026](/job/welder-mechanized-robotic-at-graham-manufacturing-d8f959a9-a147-5a32-aaf6-1ad8b4c3e9c6) #### More welder openings in Rochester - [Optical Fabricator 2nd Shift · RPO](/job/optical-fabricator-2nd-shift-at-rpo-cdff065a-3e4b-5eee-8f09-6d33d17755e4) - [Tank Builder / Welder (Nationwide Travel Position) - Phillips Tank and Structure · Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators](/job/tank-builder-welder-nationwide-travel-position-phillips-tank-and-1e29551d-c6ea-5355-9879-b63fab911a89) - [Welder / Fabricator - Small Parts · GMM Pfaudler US Inc.](/job/welder-fabricator-small-parts-at-gmm-pfaudler-us-inc-c75fd551-fdd1-56b4-8f6b-efcdef096db0) - [Welder · PEKO Precision Products Inc.](/job/welder-at-peko-precision-products-inc-21f25986-c724-5390-a8e4-5a5c1cfa9785) - [Layout Fitter/Welder · GMM Pfaudler US Inc.](/job/layout-fitter-welder-at-gmm-pfaudler-us-inc-fac2d2ec-aa38-52ff-abd9-ee6d7515c7e1) [Explore all 13 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Rochester%2C+NY) ## Welder jobs in Rochester: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many welder jobs are open in Rochester? Metaintro tracks 13 live welder openings from 8 employers in the Rochester, NY area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which experience level has the most welder openings in Rochester? Journeyman roles lead with 6 openings. Experience level is known for 85% of this market's listings. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for welder jobs in Rochester? GMM Pfaudler US Inc., Graham Manufacturing, Idex Health & Science, LLC, and Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators have the most open welder roles here right now, out of 8 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Welder demand around Rochester. [Buffalo, NY](/jobs/welder/locations/buffalo-ny)[Syracuse, NY](/jobs/welder/locations/syracuse-ny)[Albany, NY](/jobs/welder/locations/albany-ny) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Rochester market. [Machinist](/jobs/machinist/locations/rochester-ny)[Maintenance Technician](/jobs/maintenance-technician/locations/rochester-ny)[All roles in Rochester](/jobs/locations/rochester-ny) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. [Journeyman Welder](/jobs/welder/locations/rochester-ny/journeyman) Built for career movement ## Turn the Rochester welder market into your next move. Use live demand, employer, level, and compensation signals to focus your welder search where the market is active now. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Rochester%2C+NY)[Get started free](/signup) - MatchCompare live roles against your current evidence. - PositionTurn proof projects into role-specific applications. - ImproveUse market feedback to keep the skill plan current. [Return to navigation](#main-navigation)