Mig Welder

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; South Carolina; On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking experienced MIG Welders for a high-volume production facility. The role focuses on production MIG welding of carbon steel components in a fast-paced environment with strict quality and safety standards.

You will read blueprints, follow weld symbols and work instructions, and complete a hands-on weld test. Candidates should bring a weld hood and be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of MIG welding experience in a production or fast-paced environment.
• Or completion of a recognized welding program or certification.
• Proven experience in high-volume production welding (not custom fabrication).
• Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed work instructions.
• Strong basic math and measurement skills (fractions, decimals, tape measure).
• Demonstrated employment stability; previous roles 6 months or longer preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more throughout the shift.
• Must own and bring a weld hood for weld testing.
• Willing and available to complete a weld test and assessment as part of the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Perform production MIG welding on carbon steel components following standardized weld procedures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Maintain strict quality standards—parts must meet inspection requirements with minimal rework.
• Consistently produce welds that meet dimensional, structural, and visual quality expectations.
• Safely lift and position materials weighing 50 lbs or more (team lifts and hoists available).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all safety protocols.
• Participate in and successfully complete a hands-on weld test.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Math & measurement

High-volume production

Safety awareness

Education

Welding program or certification

Tools

Welding hood

Job description

MIG Welder – 1st Shift (Production Environment)

Shift:Friday-Sunday 6am-6:30pm
Environment: Fast-paced, heavy production welding (non-custom)

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced MIG Welders to join a high-volume production facility supporting large OEM manufacturing. This role requires consistent quality, speed, and reliability in a demanding production environment where precision and accountability are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform production MIG welding on carbon steel components following standardized weld procedures

• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions

• Maintain strict quality standards—parts must meet inspection requirements with minimal rework

• Consistently produce welds that meet dimensional, structural, and visual quality expectations

• Safely lift and position materials weighing 50 lbs or more (team lifts and hoists available)

• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all safety protocols

• Participate in and successfully complete a hands-on weld test

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of MIG welding experience in a production or fast-paced environment

  • OR completion of a recognized welding program or certification

• Proven experience working in high-volume production welding (not custom or one-off fabrication)

• Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed work instructions

• Strong basic math and measurement skills (fractions, decimals, tape measure)

• Demonstrated employment stability

  • Previous roles held 6 months or longer preferred

• Ability to consistently lift 50 lbs or more throughout the shift

• Must own and bring a weld hood for weld testing

• Willing and available to complete a weld test and assessment as part of the interview process

Quality Expectations

• Quality is critical in this role—errors can impact entire production runs

• Welders must be coachable and able to quickly correct issues

• Failure to meet quality standards or respond to training may result in disqualification

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday

• Overtime may be required based on production demand

Pre-Employment Assessment

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• Results of weld test

• Math and measurement assessment

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced production welding environment

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