Welder

Automation Personnel Services; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term, &

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is hiring a Welder to join our manufacturing team in a full-time, temporary-to-hire role. You will read blueprints, set up welding equipment, and produce high-quality welds while adhering to safety standards.

The position offers 1st or 2nd shift options, weekly pay, and benefits after eligibility. Ideal candidates have hands-on welding experience or technical training, ability to interpret drawings, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Hands-on welding experience or relevant technical training preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and welding specifications.
• Familiarity with welding equipment setup, operation, and basic maintenance.
• Ability to measure accurately and recognize visible weld defects.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
• Commitment to safe work practices and proper use of protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and job specifications to plan welding work.
• Measure and inspect metal parts and materials before welding to verify dimensions and condition.
• Set up welding equipment and join metal components according to project specifications.
• Monitor the welding process and adjust equipment settings as needed to produce consistent welds.
• Inspect completed welds for visible defects and check finished work against specifications.
• Maintain welding equipment and follow required safety procedures, including using appropriate protective equipment.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Education

Technical welding training

Tools

Welding equipment setup

Job description

Welder — Spark Your Next Career Move!

Take pride in every weld? Turn your hands-on skills into work you can stand behind! We are seeking a Welder who brings precision, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality to every project. Put your craftsmanship to work joining metal parts and bringing drawings to life in a full-time, temporary-to-hire opportunity. With weekly pay and first- and second-shift opportunities, your next chapter starts here!

Pay Rate

$20 and up, based on experience

Schedule and Hours

1st Shift Monday through Friday 6:30 am- 3pm

2nd shift Monday through Thursday 3p-1:30a m

Welder Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and job specifications to plan welding work.
• Measure and inspect metal parts and materials before welding to verify dimensions and condition.
• Set up welding equipment and join metal components according to project specifications.
• Monitor the welding process and adjust equipment settings as needed to produce consistent welds.
• Inspect completed welds for visible defects and check finished work against specifications.
• Maintain welding equipment and follow required safety procedures, including using appropriate protective equipment.

Welder Qualifications and Requirements

• Hands-on welding experience or relevant technical training preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and welding specifications.
• Familiarity with welding equipment setup, operation, and basic maintenance.
• Ability to measure accurately and recognize visible weld defects.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
• Commitment to safe work practices and proper use of protective equipment.

Job Type

Full-time, temporary to hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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