MIG Welder

Swanton Weld; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability & AD&D

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Swanton Welding Company in Griffin, GA is seeking a Welder who is proactive, energetic, and a team player that thrives in a manufacturing environment. The role operates Monday through Friday from 4:00 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m., offering a hands-on position in steel fabrication. Responsibilities include MIG welding of carbon and stainless steel, maintaining equipment, inspecting weld quality, and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of MIG welding of carbon and stainless steel.
• Ability to pass welder qualification test.
• Accurate math calculations including fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on steel components.
• Inspect weld quality and use inspection tools to ensure specifications.
• Set up and maintain welding fixtures and tooling.
• Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals.

Skills

MIG Welding

Team player

Safety compliance

Math & measurement

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

At Swanton Welding Company, we strive for a culture of excellence. Swanton Welding Company is a growing manufacturer of custom steel metal fabrication. Since 1956, Swanton Welding Company has been a family-owned business that has grown our footprint and expanded with three facility locations. Swanton Welding Company is driven by ingenuity and innovation. The company invests with our most valuable resource - our people.

Swanton Welding Company is seeking a Welder that is proactive, energetic, and a team player that thrives in a manufacturing environment. The position is based out of the Griffin, GA location and the hours are Monday - Friday from 4 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

A career at Swanton Welding Company means becoming a part of a diverse group of dynamic professionals. Our work style is collaborative, open, and welcoming of new ideas. Our employees enjoy a company culture that fosters teamwork as well as individual initiative and rewards success.

Benefits: Swanton Welding Company offers an excellent benefits package with three medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D coverage and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Understand the safety features of the machines and tooling to ensure they are operating without compromise to safety systems.
• Follows safety protocol, including wearing heat resistant gloves, flame resistant (FR) clothing, protective masks, and safety toed footwear.
• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Assesses equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods.
• Ability to perform MIG welding activities to steel components
• Maintain welding fixtures and tooling in a suitable working order
• Visually inspect weld quality and use other quality inspection equipment to confirm compliance to part specifications.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and work area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to test and pass welder qualification test
• Thorough understanding of tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Welding experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge based and working background in MIG welding of carbon and stainless steel products
• Must be able to complete a manual welding test. Welds are judged on functionality and esthetics
• Must be able to perform accurate mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Ability to work with fractions and decimals
• A work history of compliance to safety, quality, and productivity standards
• A work history that supports a good to excellent attendance record
• Strong mechanical abilities
• Fast learner and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented approach to daily work activities
• Able to work well in a team-oriented work environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Preferred skills:

• At least 2 years' welding experience and able to perform MIG welding.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand Work Orders.

Physical requirements:

• Walking, Standing, Sitting Kneeling, Stooping
• Lifting, Carrying up to 50 pounds

Swanton Welding & Machining is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.