Mig Welder - 1st Shift

O'Neal Manufacturing Services; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Neal Manufacturing Services in Fayette, AL is seeking a Mig Welder I to fabricate, join, and repair steel components using MIG welding techniques, read blueprints, and ensure weld quality. The role supports a first shift schedule with standard safety practices and requires a high school diploma or equivalent and MIG certification.

Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail, basic equipment operation, and the ability to work under supervision while maintaining a clean, organized

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant experience or vocational training preferred.
• Must pass MIG Welder certification.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Operate forklifts and cranes; maintain certifications.
• Read and interpret simple blueprints.
• Proficient with hand tools (hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder, bander).
• Use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers).
• Convert fractions/decimals and metric/English measurements.
• Produce high-quality work.
• Set up and operate processing machines.
• Speak, write, and comprehend conversational English.

Responsibilities

• Quality and Accuracy: Ensure error-free work for internal and external customers.
• Follow processes to support safety and quality programs.
• General Duties: Maintain a clean and organized work area; work under direct supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Safety Commitment: Follow safety policies and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

MIG Welder certification

Blueprint reading

English communication

Forklift/Crane operation

Quality attention to detail

Reading and interpreting blueprints

Hand tools usage

Measuring tools usage

Metric/units conversion

High-quality workmanship

Machining setup/operation

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Measuring tools

Job description

The Mig Welder I is responsible for fabricating, joining, and repairing steel components using advanced gas metal arc welding techniques and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Quality and Accuracy:
• Ensure error-free work for internal and external customers.
• Follow established processes to support safety and quality programs.
• General Duties:
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work under direct supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Safety Commitment:
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.

Welding Requirements

• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
• Inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness.
• Prepare materials and setup for welding equipment or robotic devices as needed.
• Complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in specialty areas as required.

Shift

• - First Shift - 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Skills And Qualifications

• ##### High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ##### Relevant experience, apprenticeship, or vocational training preferred.
• ##### Must be able to pass and maintain MIG Welder certification.
• ##### Basic critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail.
• ##### Ability to operate forklifts and cranes. Must maintain certifications for required equipment.
• ##### Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.
• ##### Proficiency in using hand tools (hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder, bander).
• ##### Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures, box calipers, slide dial calipers, and micrometers.
• ##### Ability to fractions to decimals and metric to English measurements.
• ##### Ability to produce high-quality work.
• ##### Capable of setting up and operating one or more processing machines.
• ##### Ability to speak, write, and comprehend conversational English.