MIG Welders

Gem Care, Inc; Tennessee; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gem Care, Inc in Kodak/Morristown, TN is seeking a MIG Welder for the 2nd shift on a 6-month contract-to-hire. Starting pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour plus a $2.00 shift premium; a 3G horizontal weld test is required.

Welders will train on 1st shift before moving to 2nd shift after training. You will perform weld preparation, production welding, and finishing, manufacturing to drawings and specs, and will read mechanical drawings and blueprints while maintaining strict safety and quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma with formal welding training.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing welding; 5+ years preferred.
• Must pass fillet weld assessments in vertical/overhead positions.
• Must pass BC and CJ certification assessments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate MIG welders and related equipment.
• Read e ngineering drawings and blueprints to meet weld requirements.
• Perform weld finishing and quality inspections to standards.
• Follow safety, quality, and production procedures in a team setting.
• Manage workflow and complete department tasks in the system.

Skills

Problem Solving

Autonomy

Soft Skills

Basic Literacy

Education

High school diploma with welding training

Job description

Welder (MIG Specialist)- 2nd Shift

We have an immediate opening for MIG Welders on 2nd shift in the Kodak/Morristown, TN area. This is a 6 month contract-to-hire and successful candidates must be able to pass a 3G horizontal weld test. Starting pay range is $20.00 to $22.00 per hour plus a $2.00 shift premium for 2nd shift. Welders will train on 1st shift then move to 2nd shift after training.

This is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY to join one of the most reputable and stable companies in the area. If you are looking for a long term career opportunity with stability and benefits

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Welder to handle weld preparation, production welding, and weld finishing operations. In this role, you will manufacture high-quality products according to customer drawings, engineering specifications, and technical instructions. You will operate with minimal supervision on routine tasks and collaboratively on complex new assignments while maintaining strict adherence to quality and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Welding & Fabrication: Set up, adjust, and operate MIG welding machines, flow meters, scaling guns, and grinders.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret mechanical drawings and structural blueprints, with a firm understanding of specific weld requirements and symbols.
• Quality & Inspection: Utilize weld fillet gages to perform visual inspections on completed work, ensuring alignment with strict company and industry workmanship standards.
• Workflow Management: Manage job orders of moderate complexity, execute tasks to meet production schedules, and complete basic departmental functions within the computer system.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all internal and external regulatory standards, safety procedures, and department-specific quality rules.

Requirements & Skills

• Problem Solving: Ability to exercise independent judgment to resolve simple production problems and make routine recommendations.
• Autonomy: Capable of working with no instruction on routine daily tasks and following general instruction on new assignments.
• Soft Skills: Self-motivated, highly organized, and committed to meeting rigorous quality and timeline targets.
• Basic Literacy: Proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematical calculations.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, paired with formal technical welding training.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment (5+ years preferred).
• Assessments: Must pass a mandatory fillet weld assessment in Vertical and Overhead positions (covering both single and multiple passes).
• Certifications: Must successfully pass both written and practical certification assessments for BC (manual steel fillet) and CJ (manual stainless steel) processes.