Welder cover letter that shows your processes and certs
A welding foreman wants to know your processes (MIG, TIG, stick, flux core), the positions you are certified in, the metals you run and whether you can read blueprints. This prompt has your todo.is agent read the job ad and write a short letter that puts those facts first, plus one job that proves your quality.
The prompt
- Write a cover letter for the [JOB TITLE] position at [COMPANY NAME]. Job ad: [JOB POSTING LINK OR TEXT]. My skills: [PROCESSES, POSITIONS, METALS AND CERTIFICATIONS]. A project I am proud of: [ONE PROJECT OR RESULT]. Check the company's website to see what they build (structural steel, pipe, ships, trailers, food-grade stainless). Write under 300 words: open with my processes and certifications, then the project with details (material, thickness, inspection result), then a line on blueprint reading, safety record and [SHIFT OR TRAVEL AVAILABILITY]. Plain, confident tone. Give me a Word file and the text.
What to change
- [JOB TITLE]: e.g. "Structural Welder", "TIG Welder", "Pipe Welder" or "Welder/Fabricator".
- [COMPANY NAME]: The shop or contractor, e.g. "Ridgeline Steel Fabricators".
- [JOB POSTING LINK OR TEXT]: Link to the ad, or paste the job text.
- [PROCESSES, POSITIONS, METALS AND CERTIFICATIONS]: e.g. "FCAW and SMAW, AWS D1.1 3G/4G, carbon steel up to 1 inch, OSHA 10".
- [ONE PROJECT OR RESULT]: e.g. "welded stair stringers for a 6-story building, 100% passed UT inspection".
- [SHIFT OR TRAVEL AVAILABILITY]: e.g. "second shift", "overtime" or "willing to travel to job sites".
Example result
- Jake Henderson
- Knoxville, TN · jake.henderson@email.com · (865) 555-0154
- Dear Ridgeline Steel Hiring Manager,
- I am a structural welder with five years of shop and field experience, certified to AWS D1.1 in the 3G and 4G positions for flux core (FCAW) and stick (SMAW). I would like to bring those skills to the Welder/Fabricator role at Ridgeline Steel.
- Most of my work at Volunteer Iron Works has been carbon steel from 1/4 inch to 1 inch for commercial buildings. My best project was the stair stringers and landings for a six-story medical office. I did the full-penetration welds on the stringer connections, and all of them passed ultrasonic testing on the first inspection. Our foreman then assigned me the moment connections on the next two jobs.
- I read shop drawings and weld symbols without help, I fit up my own parts with a square and a tape, and I can run an overhead crane and a plasma table. I hold an OSHA 10 card and have had no lost-time incidents in five years.
- Your ad says you are adding a second shift as your miscellaneous metals work grows. I am happy to work second shift and overtime when a job needs to ship. I would welcome a weld test at your shop at any time.
- Thank you for your time,
- Jake Henderson
- Why this works
- • Process, code and positions in one sentence, the way foremen talk
- • A real project with an inspection result proves quality
- • Fit-up and blueprint reading show he can work without supervision
- • Offering a weld test is the strongest close a welder can give
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and replace each [bracket], especially your processes and positions.
- Paste it into todo.is, or message it to your agent on WhatsApp, Telegram or Discord.
- Attach a photo of your cert cards if you want the exact names and dates used.
- You get a Word file. Ask for a version for pipe or stainless jobs in one reply.
Tips for a better result
- Write certifications the way they appear on your card, e.g. "AWS D1.1 3G/4G FCAW" or "ASME IX 6G GTAW".
- Give metal type and thickness. Stainless and aluminum TIG work is a different skill from structural flux core.
- Inspection results (visual, UT, X-ray, bend test) are the best proof of quality.
- Mention fit-up, layout and blueprint reading. Shops pay more for welders who can fabricate.
- Offer to take a weld test. Many shops hire on it.
welder cover letter: FAQ
- What should a welder cover letter include? Your welding processes, certified positions, codes (like AWS D1.1 or ASME IX), metals and thicknesses, blueprint reading, safety record and one project with a quality result.
- Do welders need a cover letter? Not always, but larger fabricators, shipyards and contractors often use online applications where a short letter helps a hiring manager see your skills quickly.
- How do I write a welder cover letter with no experience? Lead with your welding school or program, the processes and positions you trained in, and any certifications you passed. Mention school projects and offer to take a weld test.
- Should I mention per diem or travel pay? Not in the letter. Say you are willing to travel if the job needs it, and discuss pay and per diem in the interview.
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