Welder

Surge Staffing; Jasper (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing in Jasper, TN is seeking a skilled Welder to join our production team. You will read blueprints, set up welding equipment, and perform welding in various positions while ensuring high-quality results that meet specifications and safety standards.

The role requires 1–3+ years of welding experience, the ability to work with steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, and the stamina to stand for long periods; lifting up to 75 lbs may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited welding program or formal apprenticeship preferred.
• 1–3+ years of verifiable welding, fabrication, or production welding experience preferred.
• Ability to use power tools such as grinders, chop saws, and plasma cutters.
• Experience using measuring tools including tape measures and calipers.
• Ability to safely operate or work around overhead cranes.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in varying temperature environments.
• Ability to regularly lift 50–75 lbs.
• Must be proficient in precision welding, including welding thin materials up to 1/16-inch thickness.
• Must be able to properly use PPE, including auto‑darkening helmets, gloves, and respirators.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, welding symbols, and engineering specifications.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment, including amperage, voltage, wire feed speed, and shielding gas settings.
• Prepare materials by cutting, fitting, cleaning, and deburring steel, aluminum, and stainless‑steel surfaces.
• Perform welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions while maintaining quality welds.
• Inspect completed welds for defects such as cracks, porosity, or poor fusion.
• Maintain and clean welding equipment, including torches, cables, and wire feed assemblies.
• Follow all safety procedures, OSHA guidelines, and proper PPE requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Fabrication welding

Quality welding

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding program or apprenticeship

Tools

Grinders

Chop saw

Plasma cutters

Tape measures

Calipers

Overhead cranes

Job description

Welder

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team in Jasper, TN. The ideal candidate will have experience with production, fabrication, or construction welding and the ability to produce high-quality welds while following blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, welding symbols, and engineering specifications.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment, including amperage, voltage, wire feed speed, and shielding gas settings.
• Prepare materials by cutting, fitting, cleaning, and deburring steel, aluminum, and stainless‑steel surfaces.
• Perform welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions while maintaining quality welds.
• Inspect completed welds for defects such as cracks, porosity, or poor fusion.
• Maintain and clean welding equipment, including torches, cables, and wire feed assemblies.
• Follow all safety procedures, OSHA guidelines, and proper PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited welding program or formal apprenticeship preferred.
• 1–3+ years of verifiable welding, fabrication, or production welding experience preferred.
• Ability to use power tools such as grinders, chop saws, and plasma cutters.
• Experience using measuring tools including tape measures and calipers.
• Ability to safely operate or work around overhead cranes.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in varying temperature environments.
• Ability to regularly lift 50–75 lbs.
• Must be proficient in precision welding, including welding thin materials up to 1/16-inch thickness.
• Must be able to properly use PPE, including auto‑darkening helmets, gloves, and respirators.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.