MIG Welder: Precision Metal Fabrication

Tenneco; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a MIG Welder to join our manufacturing team. You will perform MIG welds on metal components using blueprints and instructions, ensuring strength and cosmetic quality while maintaining efficiency.

The role requires reading blueprints, setting up welding equipment, and maintaining quality records in a 5S environment. Training and safety compliance are emphasized for ongoing improvement.

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.
• Welding certification (MIG) within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong focus on producing quality work that meets or exceeds standards, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

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

Blueprint reading

Quality records

Problem solving

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma

GED

Tools

MIG welding machine

Measurement tools

Job description

Tenneco is seeking a MIG Welder to join our manufacturing team. You will perform MIG welds on metal components using blueprints and instructions, ensuring strength and cosmetic quality while maintaining efficiency.

The role requires reading blueprints, setting up welding equipment, and maintaining quality records in a 5S environment. Training and safety compliance are emphasized for ongoing improvement.