Field Welder & Fabrication Technician

Clayton; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to assist in designing and fabricating facility fixtures and tooling. The role requires reading blueprints, performing MIG/TIG welding, and assembling parts with forming and cutting tools. Travel and flexible hours are mandatory as projects move between sites.

The ideal candidate has welding experience, mechanical ability, and shop safety knowledge, with a strong commitment to quality and timely production.

Qualifications

• Technical School Degree in Welding or equivalent experience/testing.
• Five years or more welding and fabrication experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Welding and shop safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings for fabrication of designs.
• Fabricate and assemble devices using metal forming and cutting tools.
• Perform MIG/TIG welding and degreasing as required.
• Prepare fabricated designs for shipment to plants and communicate needs for parts.
• Drive company vehicles as required and operate forklift/overhead crane.

Skills

Independent worker

Communication

Production targets

Flexible hours

Travel required

Safety minded

Education

Welding technical degree

5+ years welding experience

Mechanical aptitude

Shop safety knowledge

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Job description

Clayton is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to assist in designing and fabricating facility fixtures and tooling. The role requires reading blueprints, performing MIG/TIG welding, and assembling parts with forming and cutting tools. Travel and flexible hours are mandatory as projects move between sites.

The ideal candidate has welding experience, mechanical ability, and shop safety knowledge, with a strong commitment to quality and timely production.