Welder Invoice Template
A welder invoice bills hr, lists labour, materials and services on separate lines and states the terms (50% deposit on fabrication, balance due on installation). This template is pre-filled for fabricate and install 24 ft of steel porch railing with welded pickets: 8 lines totalling $2,366.00 before tax. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a welder: fabricate and install 24 ft of steel porch railing with welded pickets. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Lakeside Welding
382 Market Street
Franklin, TN 37064
billing@example.com
(312) 555-0182
Invoice
Bill to
Robin Okafor
63 Linden Place
Salem, MA 01970
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop fabrication laborCut, fit and weld rails, posts and pickets | 10 hr | $85.00 | $850.00 |
| Mobile welding labor, on-site install | 4 hr | $110.00 | $440.00 |
| Welding rig and truck charge | 1 trip | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Square steel tube, 1-1/2 in, 14 gauge | 4 20 ft stick | $68.00 | $272.00 |
| Square bar pickets, 1/2 in | 60 each | $3.50 | $210.00 |
| Base plates and concrete anchors | 6 each | $18.00 | $108.00 |
| Consumables: wire, shielding gas, grinding discs | 1 lot | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Powder coat finish, black | 24 linear ft | $14.00 | $336.00 |
- Subtotal
- $2,366.00
- Balance due
- $2,366.00
Notes
Thank you for choosing Lakeside Welding. Terms: 50% deposit on fabrication, balance due on installation.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Welder invoice at a glance
| Typical job | Fabricate and install 24 ft of steel porch railing with welded pickets |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | hr |
| Usual payment terms | 50% deposit on fabrication, balance due on installation |
| Deposit practice | Custom fabrication jobs usually take half up front so the steel can be bought. |
| Sample lines | 8 lines, $2,366.00 before tax |
| Largest line | Shop fabrication labor: $850.00 (36%) |
| Labour hours billed | 14 h, $1,290.00 |
| Trade-specific fields | Job site address, Welding certification no., Drawing or job no., Material specification |
Sample welder invoice line items
Fabricate and install 24 ft of steel porch railing with welded pickets: 8 lines adding up to $2,366.00, split into labour $1,290.00 (55%), materials $645.00 (27%) and services $336.00 (14%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop fabrication labor (Cut, fit and weld rails, posts and pickets) | 10 hr | $85.00 | $850.00 |
| Mobile welding labor, on-site install | 4 hr | $110.00 | $440.00 |
| Welding rig and truck charge | 1 trip | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Square steel tube, 1-1/2 in, 14 gauge | 4 20 ft stick | $68.00 | $272.00 |
| Square bar pickets, 1/2 in | 60 each | $3.50 | $210.00 |
| Base plates and concrete anchors | 6 each | $18.00 | $108.00 |
| Consumables: wire, shielding gas, grinding discs | 1 lot | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Powder coat finish, black | 24 linear ft | $14.00 | $336.00 |
| Subtotal | $2,366.00 | ||
| Total before tax | $2,366.00 |
What a welder invoice should include
- Your welding business name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Robin Okafor in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-8380) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: 50% deposit on fabrication, balance due on installation
- Job site address: for example 63 Linden Place
- Welding certification no.: for example LIC-761251
- Drawing or job no.: for example Fabricate and install 24 ft of steel porch railing with welded pickets
- Material specification: for example Luna (Border Collie)
- Line items in hr or per item, each with quantity, rate and amount
- How to pay you: bank details, card link or cheque payee
How welders bill
Bills shop and mobile work by the hour, usually with a higher on-site rate and a rig or truck charge, plus steel and consumables.
Welders commonly use "50% deposit on fabrication, balance due on installation". Custom fabrication jobs usually take half up front so the steel can be bought.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $24.52 (employees, not contractor rates). The sample's $85.00 per hour for "Shop fabrication labor" is 3.5 times that employee figure; a business rate also has to cover insurance, tools, travel, unbilled admin time and profit.
Welder invoicing tips
- Split shop hours from mobile hours, because on-site welding usually carries a higher rate and customers accept the difference when they can see the two on separate lines.
- Steel is priced by the stick or by weight and the price moves often, so date your metal lines and keep the supplier invoice handy if a customer questions the material total.
- For structural or code-related work, record the welding process, filler metal and your certification number, since inspectors and engineers may ask for them before signing off.
- Bill outside finishing such as powder coating or galvanizing as its own line with the vendor's turnaround time, because that step often sets the installation date.
Welder billing disputes to head off
- Customers who bring in a broken part often expect a flat price, then balk when the repair takes longer than planned. Stating a minimum charge and hourly rate before you strike an arc avoids this.
- Uneven posts or a rail that does not line up at install can be blamed on the fabricator; noting the field measurements you were given protects you.
Work a welder can bill for
Core tasks of Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (O*NET 51-4121.00, O*NET 29.x task statements, CC BY 4.0). Each can become a line on the invoice.
- Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
- Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys.
- Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
How to make a welder invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Lakeside Welding (your business) and the customer, Robin Okafor, then job site address.
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-8380 and set the terms to 50% deposit on fabrication, balance due on installation.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "Shop fabrication labor" (10 hr) to "Powder coat finish, black" (24 linear ft).
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Check the total
The 8 lines come to $2,366.00; add sales tax only if your state taxes welding and fabrication work.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the welding and fabrication work records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a welder invoice?
Add your welding business details, the customer, job site address, welding certification no., drawing or job no. and material specification, then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 8 lines for fabricate and install 24 ft of steel porch railing with welded pickets totalling $2,366.00; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do welders charge?
Mostly hr. Bills shop and mobile work by the hour, usually with a higher on-site rate and a rig or truck charge, plus steel and consumables.
When should a welder invoice be paid?
50% deposit on fabrication, balance due on installation is the usual arrangement. Custom fabrication jobs usually take half up front so the steel can be bought. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do welders earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $24.52 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.