Mig Welder - 1st & 2nd Shifts Available

Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership in Seward, NE, seeks a MIG Welder for full-time work on 1st or 2nd shift. You will weld steel and aluminum parts from blueprints, set up equipment, and maintain quality throughout production.

Must pass MIG weld evaluation within 60 days, have a HS diploma or GED, and prefer prior manufacturing experience. Overtime is available; safety and 5S standards apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• MIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must pass MIG welder evaluation test within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding to join similar or dissimilar metals, ensuring welds meet strength, dimensional, and cosmetic standards while minimizing distortion.
• Review and verify correct blueprint or work instruction for each job; identify components and weld according to specifications.
• Conduct first-piece inspection to ensure conformance; record results on job card and perform/document hourly quality checks.
• Accurately complete and update hourly count boards to track production progress.
• Communicate production counts to supervisor at the end of each shift and properly tag/identify completed product containers.
• Set up and operate MIG welding equipment, adjusting voltage, wire feed speed, and shielding gas flow to suit job requirements.
• Use appropriate hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and clamps to hold workpieces securely during welding.
• Maintain work area in compliance with 5S standards and follow all EHS policies and procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprints

Mathematics

Quality focus

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certification (MIG)

Job description

MIG Welder - Full Time
1st shift is 6AM – 2PM & with overtime 4AM – 2PM.
2nd shift is 2PM-10PM and with overtime 2PM-12AM.

Performs welding of metal components using MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding processes. Works from blueprints, diagrams, and work instructions to produce strong, consistent welds that meet strength, dimensional, and appearance requirements.

MIG Welder Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(Other duties may be assigned.)

• Perform MIG welding to join similar or dissimilar metals, ensuring welds meet strength, dimensional, and cosmetic standards while minimizing distortion.
• Review and verify correct blueprint or work instruction for each job; identify components and weld according to specifications.
• Conduct first-piece inspection to ensure conformance; record results on job card and perform/document hourly quality checks.
• Accurately complete and update hourly count boards to track production progress.
• Communicate production counts to supervisor at the end of each shift and properly tag/identify completed product containers.
• Set up and operate MIG welding equipment, adjusting voltage, wire feed speed, and shielding gas flow to suit job requirements.
• Use appropriate hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and clamps to hold workpieces securely during welding.
• Maintain work area in compliance with 5S standards and follow all EHS policies and procedures.

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MIG Welder Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• MIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must pass MIG welder evaluation test within 60 days of hire.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Welding certification (MIG) within 60 days of hire.

• Strong focus on producing quality work that meets or exceeds standards, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; active listening and clear information exchange.
• Skilled in MIG welding techniques, including proper setup, adjustment, and operation of welding equipment.
• Ability to perform accurate measurements and basic math calculations (fractions, decimals) for layouts and welds.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve welding or fabrication issues.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to follow standard work processes and complete accurate documentation, including count boards and quality records.

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