MIG Welder

Swanton Weld; Wauseon (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Swanton Weld is seeking a skilled MIG Welder to join our manufacturing team. You will weld carbon and stainless steel components, inspect finished welds, and help maintain safe, productive operations in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities include planning work, selecting tools, inspecting welds with standard equipment, and maintaining fixtures and equipment. The position requires a high school diploma and MIG welding experience, with a willingness to pass a qualification test and a team-oriented

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Welding experience in a manufacturing environment with MIG welding of carbon and stainless steel; at least two years preferred.
• Willingness to pass a manual welder qualification test with welds evaluated for functionality and appearance.
• Strong mechanical skills and thorough understanding of welding tools, their design, use, maintenance and repair.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using fractions and decimals.
• History of meeting safety, quality, productivity, and attendance standards.
• Attention to detail, ability to learn quickly, and a team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders preferred.
• Ability to meet physical demands including standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on steel components according to work instructions and part specifications.
• Plan work procedures and gather tools and materials required for each job.
• Assess equipment, materials, structures, and job specs to determine welding positions and methods.
• Visually inspect welds and use quality inspection equipment to verify compliance with specifications.
• Maintain welding fixtures, tooling, and equipment in good condition.
• Follow safety procedures, verify machine and tooling safety features, and wear PPE.
• Keep workspace clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MIG welding

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding fixtures

Inspection tools

Job description

As a MIG Welder in a manufacturing environment, you will weld carbon and stainless-steel components, inspect finished welds, and help maintain safe, productive operations. This hands‑on role involves preparing tools and materials, maintaining welding equipment and fixtures, and working with a team to meet quality and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on steel components according to work instructions and part specifications.
• Plan work procedures and gather the tools and materials required for each job.
• Assess equipment, materials, structures, and job specifications to determine appropriate welding positions and methods.
• Visually inspect welds and use quality inspection equipment to verify compliance with part specifications.
• Maintain welding fixtures, tooling, and equipment in suitable working condition.
• Follow safety procedures, verify that machine and tooling safety features are functioning properly, and wear required protective equipment, including heat‑resistant gloves, flame‑resistant clothing, protective masks, and safety‑toed footwear.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Welding experience in a manufacturing environment, with working knowledge of MIG welding carbon and stainless steel; at least two years of welding experience preferred.
• Willingness and ability to pass a manual welder qualification test, with welds evaluated for functionality and appearance.
• Strong mechanical skills and a thorough understanding of welding tools, including their design, use, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to perform accurate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using fractions and decimals.
• History of meeting safety, quality, productivity, and attendance standards.
• Attention to detail, ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast‑paced environment, and a positive, team‑oriented approach.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders preferred.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including continuous walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, and bending, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.