2nd Shift MIG Welder - Contract-to-Hire

Gem Care Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Contract-to-hire

Job summary

Gem Care Inc. is seeking a skilled Welder (MIG Specialist) for the 2nd shift in the Kodak/Morristown, TN area. The role is a 6-month contract-to-hire with pay from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour plus a $2.00 shift premium for 2nd shift. New hires will train on 1st shift before moving to 2nd shift after training.

Responsibilities include MIG welding, reading blueprints, ensuring weld quality, and completing tasks to support production schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must pass fillet weld assessment in vertical and overhead positions.
• Must pass BC (manual steel fillet) and CJ (manual stainless) certifications.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing; 5+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate MIG welding machines, flow meters, guns, and grinders.
• Interpret drawings and blueprints; follow weld requirements and symbols.
• Perform visual inspections using weld fillet gauges for quality standards.
• Manage moderate complexity job orders and meet production schedules.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory procedures.

Skills

Problem Solving

Autonomy

Soft Skills

Basic Literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal welding training

Job description

Gem Care Inc. is seeking a skilled Welder (MIG Specialist) for the 2nd shift in the Kodak/Morristown, TN area. The role is a 6-month contract-to-hire with pay from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour plus a $2.00 shift premium for 2nd shift. New hires will train on 1st shift before moving to 2nd shift after training.

Responsibilities include MIG welding, reading blueprints, ensuring weld quality, and completing tasks to support production schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards.