See all the ways the American Welding Society can help you advance your skills — and your career.
Fuel Connections, Boost Visibility
Fuel Connections, Boost Visibility
This membership is tailored for businesses seeking strong industry connections and brand presence. Supporting Company Members receive access to a broad range of services that enhance their exposure and credibility within the welding sector.
Annual Dues: $455
Membership Benefits
Get Full Support
Designed for midsized companies, AWS Supporting Company membership gives your business the information and tools to increase its productivity and know-how.
Get Full Support
Designed for midsized companies, AWS Supporting Company membership gives your business the information and tools to increase its productivity and know-how.
Individual Memberships
These Individual Members receive all of the same great benefits as other Individual Members, and the memberships are owned by the Corporate Member, so they can be reassigned at any time.
Industry Partner Memberships
Gain additional visibility and connection with top industry organizations like RWMA, ITSA, and WEMCO.
Workforce Recruitment
Receive a year-round minimum 10% discount on JobsInWelding.com postings and free-of-charge internship postings for all listings under 60 days.
Marketing
Get a free listing on, and a hyperlink connection from, the AWS website.
Use the AWS Corporate Member logo on corporate website and materials.
Discounts to Help Your Business
Save on travel, technology, office supplies, shipping and freight, and other key areas that help you run your business.
Compare at a Glance
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Comparison
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Partner Programs
Plans to Fit Your Business and Budget
AWS Business Memberships were designed to consider the circumstances of our members while offering an array of benefits that add value to any organization. To get more info on which membership works best for you, compare all four categories.
Sustaining Company
Supporting Company
Affiliate Company
Welding Distributor
Dues
$910 Annual
+ $750 One-Time Initiation Fee
+ $750 One-Time Initiation Fee
$455 Annual
$200 Annual
$555 Annual
Individual (Roster) Memberships
10
5
1
5
Individual (Roster) Member Initiation Fee
Waived
Waived
Waived
Waived
Primary Benefit
(Option Choices)
- Additional 10 Roster Members
- eLibrary
- Hard-Copy Library
Note: The hard copy library is available for a one-time $2,020 fee.
(Option Choices)
- Additional 10 Roster Members
- eLibrary
- Hard-Copy Library
Note: The hard copy library is available for a one-time $2,020 fee.
Yes
No
No
No
AWS Online Educational Library – 2 Free Registrations in Select Online Courses
Yes
No
No
Yes
Welding Distributor Locator List
Yes
No
No
Yes
Local Section Affiliation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Use of AWS Corporate Member Logo
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Strengthening Bonds Through Exclusive Member Benefits
At AWS, we believe that the strength of our members drives the strength of the welding industry. That’s why we’ve partnered with leading companies across a range of sectors to bring you exclusive member-only deals, discounts, and value-added services. These partnerships are designed to support your success and help you continue delivering the high-quality work that powers our industry forward.
Sustaining Company
Supporting Company
Affiliate Company
Welding Distributor
AWS Bookstore
25% Off Non-Member Price
25% Off Non-Member Price
25% Off Non-Member Price
25% Off Non-Member Price
Discounts Through Partner Programs
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Discounts on Shipping and Freight
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Access to Small Business Insurance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Workforce Recruitment
25% Discount,
And 50% Discount On Postings In April and October
And 50% Discount On Postings In April and October
10% Discount
10% Discount
10% Discount
Hyperlink on AWS Website
Included
$100 One-Time Fee
$100 One-Time Fee
$100 One-Time Fee
Corporate Member Recognition
Engraved Plaque
Plaque
Certificate
Plaque
Hear From Our Members
Hear From Our Members
"Being an AWS member gives The Warren Company a certain level of credibility. AWS is a huge standards organization where we can connect with the expertise and resources of other knowledgeable people in our industry. Connecting as a community is so important, because we all learn from each other, which makes us a better resource and asset for our customers."