MIG Welder

Air Comfort, Inc; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

AD&D coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Swanton Welding Company in Griffin, GA is seeking a Welder to join a manufacturing team. The role runs Monday–Friday from 4 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You will perform MIG welding on steel components, follow strict safety protocols, and contribute to a quality-focused shop environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, MIG welding experience, and a strong attention to detail. You will work with a collaborative team and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 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 of MIG welding of carbon and stainless steel.
• 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.
• Compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Attendance record with good to excellent reliability.
• Strong mechanical abilities; fast learner; detail oriented; team player; positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Understand safety features and ensure safe operation of machines and tooling.
• Follow safety protocol including PPE such as FR clothing and protective footwear.
• Plan work order procedures and gather required tools and materials as instructed.
• Assess equipment, structures, materials, and job specs for welding positions and methods.
• Perform MIG welding activities to steel components.
• Maintain welding fixtures and tooling in good order.
• Visually inspect weld quality and use inspection tools to confirm specs.
• Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MIG welding

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.