Mig & TIG Welder - 1st Shift, Production Precision

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking a skilled welder to join our Auburn, AL manufacturing site on first shift (5:00 am–3:30 pm, Mon–Thu; weekends as needed 5:00 am–1:30 pm). This role focuses on Mig and Tig welding, machine setup, and quality checks in a safety-conscious, team-based environment.

You will read blueprints and specs, perform changeovers, and ensure parts meet specifications. Donaldson emphasizes reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Complete Donaldson welding certification.
• Proficient in the operation, changeover, and all required quality checks for department.
• Reads and understands blueprints, pack specs, shipping requirements, and route sheets.
• Shows strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Performs Mig and Tig welding processes.
• Adjust welding machine settings as required to maintain a quality weld.
• Performs setups and changeovers for departments in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• Change tips, weld liner, nozzle, wire, and torch.
• May rotate to other departments as needed to operate a variety of equipment.
• Uses all designated Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• May be required to wear PAPR.
• Interprets part prints, specifications, production orders, and troubleshoots equipment.
• Completes daily inspections and cleaning of machines and work areas.
• Utilizes route sheets and blueprints as needed to produce parts accordingly.
• Must be able to work scheduled overtime hours.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Skills

Mig welding

Tig welding

Blueprint reading

Quality & safety

Teamwork

Education

Two-year welding certificate

Donaldson welding certification

Tools

Welding machines

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Donaldson Company is seeking a skilled welder to join our Auburn, AL manufacturing site on first shift (5:00 am–3:30 pm, Mon–Thu; weekends as needed 5:00 am–1:30 pm). This role focuses on Mig and Tig welding, machine setup, and quality checks in a safety-conscious, team-based environment.

You will read blueprints and specs, perform changeovers, and ensure parts meet specifications. Donaldson emphasizes reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement in a collaborative culture.