MIG Welder

Order Type : Direct Hire

Job Brief

We are seeking a skilled MIG Welder to cut and join metals and other materials at our facilities.

The ideal candidate will operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision.

The successful candidate will have a steady hand and great attention to detail.

Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential.

 

Responsibilities

• Reading blueprints and drawings and taking or reading measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determining the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Setting up components for welding according to specifications
• Operating angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Aligning components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Welding components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repairing machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Testing and inspecting welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintaining equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

 

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a MIG welder
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Deftness and attention to detail
• Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus

Minutemen Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.