MIG Welder
- Bessemer, AL, United States
$18 to $19 USD / hour
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- Pay
- $18 to $19 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Now hiring for a MIG Welder
Location: Bessemer, AL
Pay Rate: $18.00 – $19.00 per hour
Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Monday – Friday
Heat Up Your Career – Become a MIG Welder with Us
Looking for MIG Welder jobs in Bessemer where your welding skills help build quality products? This opportunity lets you apply your craftsmanship to fabricate, join, and repair metal components while supporting safe, efficient manufacturing operations.
If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a MIG Welder career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates
Job Duties
- Reading drawings and blueprints to complete daily tasks
- Efficiently assembling, welding, and fitting metal components together
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
Education Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Vocational training, welding certification, or technical education is beneficial.
Experience Requirements
- Experience performing MIG welding on steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or other metals.
- Ability to read blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
- Knowledge of welding equipment setup, welding techniques, and safe operating procedures.
- Ability to accurately measure, fit, and prepare materials prior to welding.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship and workplace safety.
- Previous MIG welding experience preferred
- Ability to read basic blueprints or work instructions
- Ability to measure accurately using a tape measure
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in manufacturing, fabrication, structural welding, or production environments is preferred.
- Experience using grinders, saws, cutting equipment, and metal fabrication tools is beneficial.
- Knowledge of weld inspection, blueprint interpretation, and quality control procedures is considered an asset.
- Individuals who demonstrate craftsmanship, dependability, and a commitment to continuous improvement are well positioned for success as a MIG Welder.
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in welding positions throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift metal components, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely wear welding helmets, gloves, and required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to safely work around welding equipment, sparks, heat, and fabrication machinery while following established safety procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
- Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
- Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for skill development and career growth.
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What You Will Do
As a MIG Welder you will prepare materials, set up welding equipment, perform MIG welding operations, inspect completed welds, read blueprints, verify measurements, and help fabricate metal components according to engineering specifications. You will maintain welding equipment, follow quality standards, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations while producing consistent, high-quality work.
Perform MIG welding on metal components and assemblies Read and follow blueprints, drawings, and work instructions Set up and operate welding equipment Inspect welds for quality, strength, and accuracy Measure and position materials before welding Use hand and power tools as needed Maintain a clean and safe work area Follow all company safety and production procedures
A MIG Welder helps manufacture durable metal products through professional MIG welding and fabrication techniques. This role combines welding expertise with mechanical knowledge and careful attention to quality throughout the manufacturing process.
The MIG Welder applies technical skills to prepare materials, complete welds, and inspect finished work while maintaining safe production practices. Strong craftsmanship supports consistent product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
This profession offers rewarding opportunities for individuals who enjoy fabrication and skilled trades.
More about this job
Skills
- Design metal components
- Blueprint reading
- Welding
- MIG welding
- Welding techniques
- Attention to detail
- Inspection
- Quality assurance procedures
- Process improvement
- Personal protective equipment
- Cast metal
- Operate welding equipment
- Manufacturing processes