MIG Welder

Surge Staffing; Jasper (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing in Jasper, TN is seeking a skilled Welder to join our fabrication team. The ideal candidate will read blueprints and welding symbols, set up equipment, and perform welds in flat, vertical, and overhead positions while ensuring high quality and adherence to specs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, completed welding program or apprenticeship, and 1–3+ years of welding experience with tools like grinders and plasma cutters. OSHA compliance and PPE use are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited welding program or formal apprenticeship preferred.
• 1–3+ years of verifiable welding, fabrication, or production welding experience preferred.
• Ability to use power tools such as grinders, chop saws, and plasma cutters.
• Experience using measuring tools including tape measures and calipers.
• Ability to safely operate or work around overhead cranes.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in varying temperature environments.
• Ability to regularly lift 50-75 lbs.
• Must be proficient in precision welding, including welding thin materials up to 1/16-inch thickness.
• Must be able to properly use PPE, including auto-darkening helmets, gloves, and respirators.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, welding symbols, and engineering specifications.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment, including amperage, voltage, wire feed speed, and shielding gas settings.
• Prepare materials by cutting, fitting, cleaning, and deburring steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel surfaces.
• Perform welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions while maintaining quality welds.
• Inspect completed welds for defects such as cracks, porosity, or poor fusion.
• Maintain and clean welding equipment, including torches, cables, and wire feed assemblies.
• Follow all safety procedures, OSHA guidelines, and proper PPE requirements.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Overhead crane operation

Measuring tools

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding program or apprenticeship

Tools

Grinders

Chop saw

Plasma cutters

Torch maintenance

Job description

Welder

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team in Jasper, TN. The ideal candidate will have experience with production, fabrication, or construction welding and the ability to produce high-quality welds while following blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, welding symbols, and engineering specifications.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment, including amperage, voltage, wire feed speed, and shielding gas settings.
• Prepare materials by cutting, fitting, cleaning, and deburring steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel surfaces.
• Perform welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions while maintaining quality welds.
• Inspect completed welds for defects such as cracks, porosity, or poor fusion.
• Maintain and clean welding equipment, including torches, cables, and wire feed assemblies.
• Follow all safety procedures, OSHA guidelines, and proper PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited welding program or formal apprenticeship preferred.
• 1-3+ years of verifiable welding, fabrication, or production welding experience preferred.
• Ability to use power tools such as grinders, chop saws, and plasma cutters.
• Experience using measuring tools including tape measures and calipers.
• Ability to safely operate or work around overhead cranes.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in varying temperature environments.
• Ability to regularly lift 50-75 lbs.
• Must be proficient in precision welding, including welding thin materials up to 1/16-inch thickness.
• Must be able to properly use PPE, including auto-darkening helmets, gloves, and respirators.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.