The invention relates to a positioner suitable for transformer oil tank welding. The positioner comprises a base, a clamp device, a rotating device and a connecting device. The clamp device mainly comprises a hydraulic cylinder, a connecting rod, a connecting block, a thrust bearing, a push rod, first connection rods, supporting rods, positioning rods, positioning blocks and positioning rollers. The rotating device mainly comprises a servo motor, a coupler, a driving shaft, a driving gear, a large gear ring, a rotating shaft and tapered roller bearings. The connecting device mainly comprises a connecting plate, a connecting pin, a supporting plate, upper supporting rolling wheels and lower supporting roll wheels. The eight positioning rollers of the clamp device move to appropriate positions, so that positioning and clamping of a transformer oil tank supporting frame are achieved; rotation of the transformer oil tank supporting frame can be achieved through the large gear ring of the rotating device, and it is guaranteed that cooling fins on the four sides of a transformer can be installed and welded at a horizontal position. Thus, welding quality is guaranteed, and labor intensity of workers is relieved.