MIG Welder

Staffmark; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health benefits

Paid time off

FSA / HSA

Employee assistance

Job summary

Staffmark is seeking a MIG Welder in Jonesboro, AR for a direct-hire role. You will Weld metal parts using MIG equipment, read blueprints, and help fabricate components to engineering specifications.

The position requires at least one year of MIG welding experience, ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch, and a strong commitment to safety and quality standards.

Schedule is 1st or 2nd shift, full-time with benefits and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of welding experience; MIG welding experience required.
• Knowledge of welding techniques, welding gases, and cutting tips.
• Working knowledge of sheet metal, tooling, and tool maintenance.
• Strong measuring and math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read blueprints and read a tape measure to 1/16 inch.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal parts together using electric or gas welding equipment.
• Fill cavities and correct malformations in parts; finish edges with a grinder.
• Examine parts for defects and ensure quality requirements are met.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Lift parts and dismantle assemblies as needed; cut scrap with a plasma torch.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math & measurement

Hand-eye coordination

Safety awareness

Fabrication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certification

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Plasma torch

Grinder

Tape measure

Job description

Now hiring for a MIG Welder – Direct Hire

Location: Jonesboro, AR

Schedule: 1st or 2nd shift

Weld Like a Rock Star. MIG Welders Needed

Looking for MIG Welder jobs in Jonesboro where your welding skills help build quality products? This opportunity lets you apply your craftsmanship to fabricate, join, and repair metal components while supporting safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Job Duties

• Weld metal parts together using electric or gas welding equipment.
• Fill cavities and correct malformations in parts; hammer out bulges and bends in metal parts.
• Use a grinder to smooth burrs and rough edges.
• Examine parts for defects and confirm they meet quality requirements.
• Arrange work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Lift parts and dismantle metal assemblies as needed.
• Cut scrap metal using a plasma torch.
• Follow all safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• At least one year of welding experience required; MIG welding experience is needed for this role.
• Knowledge of welding techniques, welding gases, and cutting tips.
• Working knowledge of sheet metal, tooling, and tool maintenance.
• Strong measuring and math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 of an inch.
• Ability to distinguish among materials such as aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper, and brass.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of safe techniques for lifting heavy items.
• A high school diploma or equivalent, welding certification, and manufacturing experience are preferred.

Employee Benefits – Offered by Our Client

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

“The supervisors are such great people — very friendly and attentive” -Jesus, Staffmark Associate

What You Will Do

As a MIG Welder you will prepare materials, set up welding equipment, perform MIG welding operations, inspect completed welds, read blueprints, verify measurements, and help fabricate metal components according to engineering specifications. You will maintain welding equipment, follow quality standards, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations while producing consistent, high-quality work.

A MIG Welder joins and fabricates metal components using MIG welding processes to produce strong, accurate, and reliable finished products. This role combines technical welding knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and craftsmanship to support manufacturing and fabrication operations.

Successful MIG Welder professionals understand welding techniques, blueprint interpretation, material preparation, and weld quality while maintaining safe work practices and consistent production standards. Attention to detail is essential for producing durable, high-quality weldments.

This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands‑on fabrication work, technical skill development, and producing quality metal products.