MIG/TIG Fabrication Welder — Structural & Robotic

Anchor Fabrication LLC; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Disability coverage

Job summary

Anchor Fabrication LLC in La Vergne, TN is seeking a skilled Welder for 1st shift, 6:00 am–2:30 pm, with overtime as needed. You will set up MIG/TIG welding, interpret blueprints and weld symbols, and operate robotic welding cells. The role requires attention to detail, PPE compliance, and maintaining a safe, organized work area.

Experience in steel, stainless and aluminum is a plus; on-site welding tests apply. Lift up to 50 lbs; typical shop environment with noise and dust.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of welding experience.
• Able to read blueprints and interpret weld symbols.
• Reliable, punctual track record.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret weld symbols and read blueprints to meet spec and quality targets.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding and operate robotic welding processes.
• Freehand weld aluminum; work with steel, stainless, and aluminum.
• Use a tape measure accurately and verify critical dimensions.
• Operate a large belt sander for finishing programs.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area; follow all safety procedures and wear PPE.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Robot Welding

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Inspection

Tools

Robotic Welding Cells

Tape Measure

Job description

About The Role

Picture your day starting at 6:00 am on 1st shift and wrapping up at 2:30 pm, with overtime available when production ramps up. You gear up with PPE, review blueprints, and confirm weld symbols before setting up both manual and robotic welding operations. You’ll move between MIG/TIG stations and a robot cell, then freehand-weld aluminum parts and assemblies made from steel, stainless, and aluminum. A large belt sander helps you finish surfaces to spec. Throughout the day, you keep your area organized and safe, tape measure at the ready, and quality at the forefront.

Picture your day starting at 6:00 am on 1st shift and wrapping up at 2:30 pm, with overtime available when production ramps up. You gear up with PPE, review blueprints, and confirm weld symbols before setting up both manual and robotic welding operations. You’ll move between MIG/TIG stations and a robot cell, then freehand-weld aluminum parts and assemblies made from steel, stainless, and aluminum. A large belt sander helps you finish surfaces to spec. Throughout the day, you keep your area organized and safe, tape measure at the ready, and quality at the forefront.

What You’ll Tackle

• Interpret weld symbols and read blueprints to meet spec and quality targets
• Perform MIG and TIG welding and operate robotic welding processes
• Freehand weld aluminum; work confidently with steel, stainless, and aluminum
• Use a tape measure accurately and verify critical dimensions
• Operate a large belt sander for finishing
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area; follow all safety procedures and wear proper PPE

Schedule

1st shift 6 am- 2:30 pm; must be able to work overtime as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• 1+ years of welding experience
• Reliable, punctual track record
• Experience in industrial manufacturing preferred

Environment & Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Position weld apparatus in any orientation required by the work
• Stand for prolonged periods; frequent bending, kneeling, and stooping
• Exposure to typical shop elements including noise, dust, odors, and chemicals

Physical weld testing on-site must be acceptable.

Benefits

Anchor Fabrication offers medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short- and long-term disability. We also offer a matching 401(k) plan with Empower.

Equal Access & Accommodation

• Anchor Fabrication is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.