MIG/TIG Welder

Smyth County Machine; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Smyth County Machine seeks a skilled TIG/MIG Welder/Fabricator to join our team in Virginia. You will weld metal parts, frames, and machined assemblies under supervision, reading engineering prints and choosing appropriate welding procedures to ensure strength and alignment.

Responsibilities include assembling in fixtures, inspecting with measuring tools, and maintaining strict safety standards for welding, hoists, and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; welding certification training preferred.
• Able to read mechanical drawings and engineering prints.
• Knowledge of metallurgy and welding processes.
• Experience reading BOMs and instructions.
• Safety-focused with forklift/hoist experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Weld various metal parts, frames, and machined assemblies under supervision.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, or verbal instructions.
• Choose appropriate welding procedures for materials involved.
• Achieve proper penetration, fusion, and manage distortion.
• Assemble/weld parts in jigs or fixtures and inspect with measuring tools.
• Follow safety requirements for welding, forklift, and housekeeping.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Welding procedures

Fabrication welding

Measuring tools

Safety compliance

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Welding certification training

Tools

Brake Press

Grinding tools

Job description

SCM is seeking a talented TIG/MIG Welder/Fabricator to join our team. A qualified candidate will, under general supervision, weld various types of metal parts, frames, and machined assemblies. This position reports to the Fabrication Supervisor.

Job Skills to include:

• Reading and interpreting engineering prints and/or manufacturing bills of material, and/or verbal/written instructions to determine necessary requirements for the job.

• Select welding procedures best suited for the type of work and materials involved.

• Use various techniques to obtain proper penetration, fusion and strength, offset distortion and maintain alignment.

• Assemble/weld parts in jigs or fixtures as required.

• Use appropriate measuring tools to inspect and verify conformance of parts to specifications/tolerances.

• Strictly follow all safety requirements for welding, forklift truck, hoist operations and housekeeping.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of metallurgical aspects of various types of material.

• Must be a team player, enthusiastic, motivated, and self-driven.

• Regular attendance and daily punctuality are required.

• High School diploma or GED. Technical school welding certification training preferred.

• Ability to read mechanical engineering drawings.

• Brake Press experience a plus.

• Knowledge of various grinding/weld finishing tools.

• Sufficient physical strength to lift various materials weighing 50 pounds.

• Knowledge of precision measuring procedures.

• Good organizational skills.

SCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.