MIG Welder – 1st Shift, Blueprint-Focused Fabrication

Matern Staffing, Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MIG Welder role with a global manufacturer in Fredericksburg, VA, supported by Matern Staffing. You will read blueprints, set up MIG welding equipment, and fabricate metal components to exact specifications. Expect hands-on tasks, quality checks, and a focus on safety.

High school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of welding experience are preferred. The position offers first shift hours and competitive hourly pay in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal welding training, apprenticeship, or 1–2 years of hands-on welding experience.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions and material requirements.
• Set up and operate MIG welding equipment, including adjusting wire feed speed, voltage, amperage, and gas flow.
• Prepare metal for welding by cleaning, cutting, grinding, deburring, and positioning workpieces.
• Weld and fabricate metal components according to specifications.
• Inspect finished welds for proper fusion, structural integrity, cracks, porosity, and other quality issues.
• Use shop tools and equipment safely throughout the fabrication process.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and wear required protective equipment.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Quality inspection

Equipment setup

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Job description

MIG Welder role with a global manufacturer in Fredericksburg, VA, supported by Matern Staffing. You will read blueprints, set up MIG welding equipment, and fabricate metal components to exact specifications. Expect hands-on tasks, quality checks, and a focus on safety.

High school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of welding experience are preferred. The position offers first shift hours and competitive hourly pay in a manufacturing setting.