TIG and MIG Manual Welder – First Shift

Sacoma-Specialty-Products; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climate-controlled facility

Competitive pay based on experience

First-shift schedule

Weekly pay

Quarterly performance bonus

Paid holidays and paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company $

Unlimited employee referral bonus

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Sacoma Specialty Products is seeking an experienced TIG/MIG Welder to join a climate-controlled, organized facility. You will weld with TIG and MIG on mild steel, stainless, and aluminum, following blueprints and instructions to ensure precision and quality.

The role emphasizes safe, efficient production, adherence to Lean/5S, and teamwork. First shift with weekly pay and opportunities for a quarterly bonus are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of TIG and MIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience welding mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Strong blueprint reading and print interpretation skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality welds with attention to detail.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Excellent attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to pass an in-house weld test.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding on mild steel, stainless steel (304 & 439), and aluminum.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Fit and weld assemblies according to specifications.
• Plan work sequences and determine tooling and material requirements.
• Prepare materials and surfaces for welding.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet quality and customer specifications.
• Operate fabrication equipment and hand tools, including grinders, drills, and pneumatic tools.
• Monitor welding equipment and consumables to maintain efficient production.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AWS Welding Certification

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Description

Put Your Welding Skills to Work with a Company That Values Quality and Craftsmanship

At Sacoma Specialty Products, we know great welders are essential to producing exceptional products. We're looking for an experienced TIG/MIG Welder who takes pride in producing clean, high-quality welds and enjoys working in a professional manufacturing environment where quality, safety, and teamwork come first.

Why Join Sacoma?

• Climate-controlled, clean, and organized facility
• Competitive pay based on experience
• First-shift schedule
• Weekly pay
• Quarterly performance bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Unlimited employee referral bonus program
• Stable company with long-term career opportunities

What You'll Do

As a TIG/MIG Welder, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality welded components that meet our customers' expectations for precision, appearance, and performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding on mild steel, stainless steel (304 & 439), and aluminum
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions
• Fit and weld assemblies according to specifications
• Plan work sequences and determine tooling and material requirements
• Prepare materials and surfaces for welding
• Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet quality and customer specifications
• Operate fabrication equipment and hand tools, including grinders, drills, and pneumatic tools
• Monitor welding equipment and consumables to maintain efficient production
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

Qualifications

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Minimum of two years of TIG and MIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience welding mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Strong blueprint reading and print interpretation skills
• Ability to consistently produce high-quality welds with excellent attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Excellent attendance and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Ability to successfully complete an in-house weld test

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• AWS Welding Certification
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles

Physical Requirements

This position requires working in a manufacturing environment and includes:

• Standing for extended periods throughout the shift
• Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds
• Repetitive bending, reaching, and material handling
• Safe operation of welding and fabrication equipment while maintaining production and quality standards

Americans with Disabilities Specifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Summary

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use his/her hands, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; occasionally required to walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop, or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing capacity required to maximize ability to understand all verbal communication and react accordingly.