MIG, TIG, Stick Welder-Direct Hire

Kelly Services; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking experienced welders for a direct-hire manufacturing opportunity in the Hampton, VA area. The role involves MIG, TIG, flux-core, arc welding, reading blueprints, and producing strong, clean welds.

You’ll join a team fabricating metal components to precise specifications, with standard first shift hours 7:00 AM–3:30 PM and pay of $30–$40 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• AWS certification or welding credentials are a plus, hands-on experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and join metal components according to engineering drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Perform welding using MIG, TIG, flux-core, arc, and other applicable methods.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, dimensions, and specifications.
• Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, beveling, and fitting components.
• Align and position parts prior to welding.
• Inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy; correct defects as needed.
• Use welding equipment, hand tools, grinders, and fabrication equipment.
• Perform basic maintenance on welding equipment.
• Record welding information and production documentation when required.
• Work closely with production teams to keep jobs moving.
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Welding experience

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Read drawings

Quality inspection

Safety aware

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS certification

Trade-school welding credentials

Tools

Welding equipment

Grinders

Fabrication tools

Job description

MIG, TIG, Stick Welder

Direct Hire | $30–$40/hr | 1st Shift | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Kelly Services is hiring experienced Welders for a direct-hire manufacturing opportunity.

If you’re comfortable with multiple welding processes, can read blueprints, and take pride in producing strong, clean welds, this could be a great next move.

You’ll work with fabricated metal components, technical drawings, welding equipment, and production teams to complete high-quality assemblies safely and accurately.

Job Details

Employment Type: Direct Hire
Pay: $30–$40 per hour, based on experience
Shift: 1st Shift
Hours: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Why You’ll Want This Job

• $30–$40/hour, based on experience

• Direct-hire opportunity

• Consistent 1st-shift schedule

• Hands-on welding and fabrication work

• Opportunity to use multiple welding processes

• Work from blueprints and engineering drawings

• Variety of fabrication, fit-up, welding, and inspection responsibilities

• Long-term opportunity for experienced skilled-trades professionals

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Welder, you’ll fabricate and join metal components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.

Your day may include:

• Performing welding using processes such as MIG, TIG, flux-core, arc, and other applicable welding methods

• Selecting the proper welding process based on material and job requirements

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, dimensions, and specifications

• Preparing materials by cleaning, grinding, beveling, and fitting components

• Aligning and positioning parts prior to welding

• Inspecting completed welds for quality and accuracy

• Identifying weld defects and completing corrections or rework as needed

• Using welding equipment, hand tools, grinders, and fabrication equipment

• Performing basic maintenance and inspections on welding equipment

• Recording welding information and production documentation when required

• Working closely with production and other departments to keep jobs moving

• Following all established safety procedures and PPE requirements

Welding Experience We’re Looking For

Experience with MIG snd TIG and oneor more of the following is valuable:

• MIG / GMAW

• TIG / GTAW

• Flux-Cored Arc Welding

• Stick / Arc Welding

• Gas welding

• Structural or industrial fabrication

• Production welding

Candidates with experience across multiple processes are especially encouraged to apply.

What We’re Looking For

This could be a strong fit if you have:

• Professional welding or fabrication experience

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings

• Strong knowledge of welding equipment and fabrication tools

• Experience working with different metals and material thicknesses

• Strong fit-up and material preparation skills

• Ability to identify weld defects and make necessary corrections

• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

• Strong attention to detail and quality

• Ability to work independently while also supporting a production team

• Commitment to safe work practices

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

AWS certification, trade-school welding credentials, or other welding certifications are a plus, but relevant hands-on experience may also be considered.

Physical Requirements

Candidates should be comfortable:

• Standing for extended periods

• Bending, reaching, and working in different positions

• Handling and moving metal components

• Performing repetitive hands-on welding and fabrication tasks

• Working around welding equipment, sparks, heat, and manufacturing machinery

• Wearing required PPE

Put Your Welding Skills to Work

If you have strong welding experience and enjoy fabrication, blueprint reading, fit-up, inspection, and producing quality work, we want to hear from you.

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