Certified Welder

Automation Personnel Services; Clanton (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Welding Fabricator with strong MIG (aluminum) and TIG (titanium) welding skills to support fabrication, repair, and maintenance of tooling and fixturing. You will read blueprints, fabricate components, and ensure quality while working the 5:00am-3:30pm shift.

Earn $26.00-$30.00 per hour in a full-time, direct-hire role with potential for overtime as needed. Referral bonus available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or welding training preferred.
• 5+ years fabrication/welding experience in manufacturing.
• Strong MIG (aluminum) and TIG (titanium) welding skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform measurements.
• Experience with fabrication tools (saws, presses, grinders).
• Good problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, repair, and modify aluminum, titanium, and steel tooling and framework.
• Perform MIG welding (aluminum) and TIG welding (titanium).
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to measure, cut, shape, and assemble components.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, or defects and complete repairs to meet specifications.
• Maintain and troubleshoot anodizing tooling (racks, carts, fixtures) to support production.
• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure all work meets quality standards before release.
• Safely operate shop equipment and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication tools

Teamwork

Safety

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Saws

Grinders

Presses

Job description

Welding Fabricator

Automation Personnel Services is motivated Welding Fabricator with proven manufacturing fabrication experience to support the construction, repair, and maintenance of anodizing tooling and fixturing. This position reports directly to the Tooling Engineering Manager. The successful candidate must work safely around potentially hazardous equipment, follow established safety precautions, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.

Pay Rate

$26.00-$30.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Thursday, 5:00am-3:30pm

Welding Fabricator - Duties and Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, repair, and modify aluminum, titanium, and steel tooling and framework.
• Perform MIG welding (aluminum) and TIG welding (titanium); support secondary welding as needed.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to measure, cut, shape, and assemble components.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, or defects and complete repairs to meet specifications.
• Maintain and troubleshoot anodizing tooling (racks, carts, fixtures) to support production.
• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure all work meets quality standards before release.
• Safely operate shop equipment and material-handling tools; maintain a clean, safe work area.

Welding Fabricator - Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma (trade or welding training preferred).
• 5+ years of fabrication/welding experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong MIG (aluminum) and TIG (titanium) welding skills; additional welding methods a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints, perform measurements, and produce high-quality welds.
• Experience with fabrication tools (saws, presses, grinders, etc.).
• Good problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a shop environment.
• Exposure to typical industrial conditions (heat, noise, fumes); PPE required.

Job Type

Full-time, Direct Hire

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing.

• 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer