MIG Welders

Gem Care Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Contract-to-hire

Job summary

Gem Care Inc. is seeking a skilled Welder (MIG Specialist) for the 2nd shift in the Kodak/Morristown, TN area. The role is a 6-month contract-to-hire with pay from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour plus a $2.00 shift premium for 2nd shift. New hires will train on 1st shift before moving to 2nd shift after training.

Responsibilities include MIG welding, reading blueprints, ensuring weld quality, and completing tasks to support production schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must pass fillet weld assessment in vertical and overhead positions.
• Must pass BC (manual steel fillet) and CJ (manual stainless) certifications.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing; 5+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate MIG welding machines, flow meters, guns, and grinders.
• Interpret drawings and blueprints; follow weld requirements and symbols.
• Perform visual inspections using weld fillet gauges for quality standards.
• Manage moderate complexity job orders and meet production schedules.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory procedures.

Skills

Problem Solving

Autonomy

Soft Skills

Basic Literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal 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 join the team now.

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.