Certified Welder II - MIG/TIG, Lead & Mentor

Progressive Recovery, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Recovery, Inc. is seeking a Certified Welder in Kentucky to fabricate and repair metal components and piping isometrics using MIG, TIG, and FCAW processes. You will maintain WPQs and contribute to our career ladder by mentoring newer welders.

The position requires reading blueprints, setting up welding equipment, and inspecting welds to ensure quality. This is a first/second shift role with overtime and occasional weekends as production needs dictate.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on welding experience in manufacturing/fab/industrial maintenance.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and/or other alloys.
• Experience reading blueprints, weld symbols, and written work instructions.
• Current WPQs in at least two processes/positions, or ability to obtain during onboarding.
• AWS certification or equivalent welding certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and/or FCAW welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and other alloys per blueprints and work orders.
• Maintain WPQs and pursue additional process certifications as required.
• Set up, adjust, and operate welding machines, plasma cutters, grinders, cutting torches, band saws, and presses.
• Read blueprints, weld symbols, and job specifications to determine welding sequence.
• Fit piping per isometrics and inspect completed welds for defects.
• Build standard shop equipment and fabrications to specification.
• Maintain production records and weld logs; follow safety protocols.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

AWS WPQ

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certificate/training

AWS certification (plus)

Tools

Welding machines setup

Plasma cutter

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Progressive Recovery, Inc. is seeking a Certified Welder in Kentucky to fabricate and repair metal components and piping isometrics using MIG, TIG, and FCAW processes. You will maintain WPQs and contribute to our career ladder by mentoring newer welders.

The position requires reading blueprints, setting up welding equipment, and inspecting welds to ensure quality. This is a first/second shift role with overtime and occasional weekends as production needs dictate.