See all the ways the American Welding Society can help you advance your skills — and your career.
Your Path to Growth in Welding
Your Path to Growth in Welding
Perfect for smaller companies or suppliers, AWS Affiliate Company Membership provides access to essential AWS resources and opportunities to grow within the welding community, ensuring you stay competitive and informed.
Annual Dues: $200
Membership Benefits
Affiliate Company
Affiliate Company Business Membership enables independent welding and fabrication shops to access expertise and technical information while staying connected with other members, including potential customers.
Affiliate Company
Affiliate Company Business Membership enables independent welding and fabrication shops to access expertise and technical information while staying connected with other members, including potential customers.
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.
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.
AWS Bookstore
Receive 25% off non-member prices on every item in the AWS Bookstore.
Small Business Insurance Access
Access healthcare, Medicare, and small business insurance through our industry partners.
Partner Programs
Discounts from our partners cover everything businesses need, from technology and travel to office supplies and shipping.
Complimentary FABTECH Expo Admission
Get free admission to North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event.
Compare at a Glance
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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.
+ $750 One-Time Initiation 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.
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.
And 50% Discount On Postings In April and October
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."
Riley Warren, Fabrication Manager
The Warren Company
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I become a corporate member or renew my corporate membership?
Corporate memberships (Sustaining, Supporting, Affiliate, Welding Distributor, and Educational Institution) are managed online through their Primary Contact’s online profile. Before starting a corporate membership application, please verify who will serve as the Primary Contact for your company.
To join as a corporate member, go to AWS Login and click on “Become a Corporate Member.” When prompted, enter the email address for the Primary Contact. If the Primary Contact already has a profile with AWS, they will be prompted to log in. If they do not have a profile, they will be prompted to create one. Once the Primary Contact’s profile is updated or created, they will be presented with corporate membership options and have the opportunity to enter their list of corporate roster members and pay online. Corporate roster members can also be entered later.
To renew a corporate membership, the Primary Contact should go to AWS Login and log in using their email address. From the Membership tab they will see an option for “Manage Corporate Membership”. Memberships become eligible for renewal 4 months before their expiration date. If the company’s membership is eligible for renewal, renewal options will appear. From here, select your renewal option, and follow the screens to complete your renewal and payment.
The most efficient method to join AWS or renew your membership is by completing the online process outlined above. If you cannot complete the process online, and you are applying for a corporate membership, email membership@aws.org to have a PDF application emailed to you.
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How can I update our Corporate roster?
The Primary Contact for the company should go to AWS Login or my.aws.org and log in using their email address. Along the left side select "Membership," and under the "Manage Corporate Membership" section, choose "Corporate Roster".
To add an individual with an existing profile click on “Add Existing Member”. To add an individual without an existing profile click on “Add New Member”. To remove a member click on the trash can icon on the line including their name. Once you have finished making changes, click on “Save Changes”. If you have added more members than your corporate member type allows, you will be prompted to pay for the additional memberships. -
How can my company update its information, including its Primary Contact?
If you would like to change the Primary Contact for a corporate membership contact AWS at membership@aws.org.
To change other company information, the Primary Contact for the company should go to AWS Login or my.aws.org and log in using their email address. Along the left side, select "Membership” and under the "Manage Corporate Membership" section, choose "Update Corporate Membership". Make the necessary changes to the Primary Contact’s information and press "Next." (Please note, this will change the personal information listed under the Primary Contact’s profile.) Finally, make the required changes to the corporate information and press "Next" to process the changes within our system. -
How can we print a Corporate Certificate?
Contact AWS at membership@aws.org to request a corporate membership certificate.
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How do I access the AWS Standards eLibrary for Sustaining Company Members?
To access your AWS standards e-library, ensure your Sustaining corporate membership is up to date, your Primary Benefit Option is set up AWS standards e-library, and you are accessing the website from the static IP address provided on your annual contract.
To determine the corporate membership expiration date, the Primary Contact for the company should go to AWS Login or my.aws.org and log in using their email address. Along the left side select "Membership," and look for the Expiration date under the Corporate Membership Info heading.
To verify your Primary Benefit Option and static IP information please have the Primary Contact on the corporate membership contact AWS at membership@aws.org.