Welder

Manpower, Inc.; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Our client in Vonore, TN is seeking an experienced Welder to join the production team. The role involves supervising manual or semi-automatic welding, ensuring quality, and mentoring junior welders.

You will work Monday-Thursday, 6:00am–4:30pm, with a pay range of $20-$21 per hour. A high school diploma and 10+ years of welding experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 10+ years of welding experience required.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes: GMAW, plasma arc, and resistance welding.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, their design, use, repair and maintenance.
• Strong verbal communication, attention to detail, and ability to work independently while managing time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operation of manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal.
• Oversee fitting, burning and welding to prevent overheating or distortion.
• Review workpieces for defects and ensure conformance with specs.
• Determine required equipment and welding methods using metallurgy and blueprint info.
• Develop templates and models for welding projects from blueprint data.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Welding processes

Blueprint reading

Time management

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Machinery knowledge

Job description

Our client, manufacturing is seeking a Welderto join their team. As a Welder, you will be part of the production team supporting welding operations. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, the ability to work independently and manage time, and strong leadership and mentoring skills that will align successfully in the organization.

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
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)