Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$21-$23/hour
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
We’re hiring Welders / Fabricators to fabricate high-quality metal parts, subassemblies, and finished products in a production manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on welding role where you’ll work from blueprints and work instructions, position and secure metal components, adjust welding equipment, complete welds in multiple positions, and inspect your work to make sure it meets quality standards.
You’ll also use grinders and other finishing tools, operate overhead cranes to position parts, and work across different production areas as needed.
What makes this role great:
- Hands-On Welding Work: Spend your shift actively welding, fitting, grinding, and assembling metal components
- Multiple Welding Positions: Gain experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Production Variety: Work on different parts, subassemblies, and finished products across multiple production areas
- Opportunity to Grow: Cross-train across the operation and build broader manufacturing experience
- Certification-Based Role: Candidates will complete and maintain a Welder Qualification Test
Job Details:
- Hiring on 1st and 2nd shift
- Consistent 10+ hours a week of overtime opportunity
- $21-23/hr based on and shift
- Full time, direct hire
Requirements
Responsibilities
- Perform production welding on metal parts and assemblies
- Complete welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
- Position, fit, and secure components prior to welding
- Adjust welding equipment and machine settings as needed
- Measure parts to ensure they meet specifications
- Clean and finish completed welds using:
- Grinders
- Wire wheels
- Needle guns
- Heat and form metal components when required
- Operate overhead cranes to safely move and position parts
- Inspect completed work for quality and accuracy
- Cross-train and assist in different production areas
- Follow all safety, PPE, housekeeping, and 6S procedures
Qualifications
Required
- Comfortable wearing a standard welding helmet for extended periods
- Ability to read basic work instructions and follow production procedures
- Ability to use basic measuring tools
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment
- Reliable attendance
- Ability to work overtime when production demands require it
Preferred
- 1+ year of welding experience
- Previous manufacturing or production welding experience
- Welding certification from an accredited institution
- Blueprint reading experience
- Experience welding in multiple positions
- Experience operating overhead cranes
- Experience with weld cleanup and finishing tools
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FAQs About Welder / Fabricator Jobs at Laborup
What is the work location for this position at Laborup?
This job at Laborup is located in Jefferson City, TN, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Laborup?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $21–$23 per hour for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Laborup?
Laborup lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Laborup?
Laborup is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Laborup for this role?
Laborup offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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