Welder

ManpowerGroup; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Vonore, TN is seeking an experienced Welder to supervise welding operations and ensure quality across production. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring teammates, and precise execution of blueprint-based welding projects.

The position involves supervising manual or semi-automatic welding, reviewing workpieces for defects, and determining appropriate welding methods. A strong background in welding processes and machinery is essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 10+ years of welding experience required.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, including gas metal arc, plasma arc, and resistance welding.
• Strong knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operation of manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments.
• Oversee fitting, burning and welding processes to prevent overheating, warping or distortion of material.
• Review workpieces for defects to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Determine required equipment and welding methods using metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Develop templates and models for welding projects using calculations based on blueprint information.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Welding processes knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Plasma arc welding

Resistance welding

Welding equipment maintenance

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Location: Vonore, TN

Pay Range: 20-21/hr

Shift: Days 6am-4:30PM Mon-Thursday

What's the Job?

• Supervise the operation of manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments.
• Supervise the fitting, burning and welding processes to help prevent overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Review workpieces for defects to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Determine required equipment and welding methods using knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Develop templates and models for welding projects using mathematical calculations based on blueprint information.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 10+ years of welding experience required.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, including gas metal arc, plasma arc, and resistance welding.
• Strong knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing time effectively.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a hands‑on role where your welding expertise directly impacts quality and production outcomes.
• Opportunity to lead and mentor others by providing support and constructive performance feedback.
• Use blueprint‑based planning and precision technical skills to execute welding projects accurately.
• Contribute to defect prevention by reviewing workpieces against specifications.
• Work a consistent day shift schedule (Monday–Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm).

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• 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.

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