Welder

Manpower, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, parent company of Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells, is seeking a Welder in Knoxville, TN. This role welds hydraulic cylinders and attachments with MIG/TIG/Robotic techniques in a fast-paced production setting, emphasizing accuracy, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, setting weld parameters, joining components, and inspecting with calipers and gauges while maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and weld symbols.
• Experience selecting proper weld settings and using QC tools.

Responsibilities

• Weld hydraulic cylinders and attachments per drawings using MIG/TIG/Robotic welding.
• Join base plates, cross tubes, port blocks, and rod ends to cylinder tubes and rods.
• Weld attachments and components per mechanical drawings and weld symbols.
• Interpret drawings, respond to management direction, and select proper weld settings.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and gauges for quality control; maintain equipment and follow safety procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Robotic welding

Reading drawings

Calipers and gauges

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

As a Welder, I’m excited to apply my hands-on welding skills to build hydraulic cylinders and attachments with precision and pride. In this role, I’ll work in a fast-paced production environment where quality, safety, and attention to detail matter every day.

Location: Knoxville, TN

Pay Range: $23 + Shift Premium

Shift: 2nd Shift - Monday - Thursday, 4PM-230AM

What's the Job?

• Accurately weld hydraulic cylinders and all attachments described in drawings using MIG/TIG/Robotic welding techniques.
• Join base plates, cross tubes, port blocks, and rod ends to cylinder tubes and rods, following specifications.
• Weld attachments and component parts to cylinders as specified by mechanical drawings and weld symbols.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and instructions, respond to management direction, and select proper weld settings on equipment.
• Use standard manual quality control tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges), perform preventive maintenance as necessary, maintain equipment daily, and follow safety/security procedures while keeping the work area clean.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of MIG welding experience and/or training (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and weld symbols.
• Experience selecting proper weld settings and using standard manual quality control equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Commitment to safety practices, reporting unsafe conditions, and adhering to Five "S" standards and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute to production work that depends on accuracy, urgency, and quality.
• Clear expectations around quality control, preventive maintenance, and equipment upkeep.
• A work environment that values safety, cleanliness, and continuous adherence to Five "S" standards.
• The chance to apply welding skills across cylinder components and attachments based on drawings.
• Support for professional growth through hands-on execution of mechanical drawing requirements and weld specifications.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.