Starting a Welding Side Hustle
- Equip Yourself with Quality Welding Equipment
- Consider Niches Needing Your Skills
- Market Yourself
Freelance welders typically charge $30-40 per hour compared to double that rate at a welding shop, so customers often choose paying your lower rate for quality work. As an independent welder, undercutting shops to attract customers while earning more than an employer pays can work.
Suitable side hustles include selling furniture you design and create, posting vlogs/tutorials on YouTube monetized with ads, offering mobile services with a truck, and more. Overall, welding can generate consistent cash flow if you find customers and deliver quality work. Stick to it and do quality work, and you could easily enjoy a cool side hustle or build a lucrative business.
Business Ideas for Welders
You can weld and sell many things to make money at home. Some good ideas are wine bottle holders, stools, horseshoes, desk organizers, metal bowls, car parts, metal sculptures, custom furniture, and decor pieces.
You need equipment and safety gear to weld at home. Find deals and learn to use them safely. Practice before doing paid jobs. Then tell people you will weld for them and start making money.
Welding is versatile and in-demand. You don’t need much space or expensive gear to do it. This makes it attractive for making money. The more experienced you are, the more money you can make. Stainless steel and titanium welding pays more as these materials need specialized skills.
Whether certified or not, many welding business ideas exist. Mobile services are popular, especially in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. Offer on-site fabrication to clients needing urgent repairs. This requires a reliable truck and equipment.
Specialized welders in industries like oil and gas, aerospace, and shipbuilding make more money. But welding applies to many industries so you have options. Consider what interests you and start there.