Welder

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation; Henderson (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation in Henderson, TN is seeking a skilled Welder to join our metal fabrication team. You will operate MIG, TIG, or Stick welding to assemble components per blueprints, while ensuring weld quality and safety standards.

The role requires reading technical drawings, maintaining equipment, and meeting production quotas. This position may involve 3rd shift responsibilities on occasion; punctuality and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on welding experience in a production or fabrication environment.
• Proficiency with MIG welding; experience with TIG or Stick welding is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.
• Strong understanding of welding safety standards and metallurgy basics.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment (MIG, TIG, Stick, or combination) to join metal components according to specifications and blueprints
• Inspect welds for quality, alignment, and adherence to engineering standards before parts move to next production stage
• Prepare metal surfaces through grinding, cleaning, and degreasing to ensure proper weld integrity
• Maintain welding equipment and notify maintenance of any malfunctions or needed repairs
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications accurately
• Work with pressing operations to coordinate seamless part assembly and material flow
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work station; follow all safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures
• Meet production quotas and quality standards while working independently during 3rd shift
• Communicate clearly with shift supervisors and team members regarding production status and issues
• Support continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and quality concerns

Skills

2+ years welding experience

Read blueprints/welding symbols

Attention to detail

Ability to work 3rd shift consistently

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Job description

Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - Skilled Jobs

Location: Henderson, TN

Compensation: $21.59 / hour

Description

We're seeking a skilled Welder to join our metal fabrication team. This is a critical role in our production operation, where you'll work on pressing and assembling metal parts that serve various industrial applications. This is a 1st shift role with a schedule of Monday - Friday from 7am-3:30pm.

How You Will Help

• Operate welding equipment (MIG, TIG, Stick, or combination) to join metal components according to specifications and blueprints
• Inspect welds for quality, alignment, and adherence to engineering standards before parts move to next production stage
• Prepare metal surfaces through grinding, cleaning, and degreasing to ensure proper weld integrity
• Maintain welding equipment and notify maintenance of any malfunctions or needed repairs
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications accurately
• Work with pressing operations to coordinate seamless part assembly and material flow
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work station; follow all safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures
• Meet production quotas and quality standards while working independently during 3rd shift
• Communicate clearly with shift supervisors and team members regarding production status and issues
• Support continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and quality concerns

What You Will Bring

Essential:

• 2+ years of hands-on welding experience in a production or fabrication environment
• Proficiency with MIG welding; experience with TIG or Stick welding is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols
• Strong understanding of welding safety standards and metallurgy basics
• Experience with metal fabrication processes and press operations preferred
• Ability to work the 3rd shift schedule consistently and reliably
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods (up to 50 lbs regularly)
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality over speed

Desired:

• Welding certification (AWS or equivalent)
• Experience with CNC or automated welding equipment
• Familiarity with quality control tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles