Welder - 2nd shift (4:00pm - 12:30am Monday-Friday) $26.00/hr + $1.00 shift differential

Atkore; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Welder for our Cartersville, GA facility. You will report to the Welding Supervisor and weld aluminum cable trays, with experience in lean manufacturing being a plus.

We emphasize safety and cross-training across shop areas to support daily operations. Responsibilities include setting up welding machines, reading blueprints, and fabricating to customer specifications while maintaining Atkore’s safety standards and quality.

Qualifications

• 6+ months welding experience.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical School Welding Certificate (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate welding machines in the department.
• Use basic fabricating tools (e.g., tape measure).
• Interpret drawings and fabricate based on blueprints.
• Fabricate per customer requirements adhering to specifications.
• Actively participate in Atkore’s safety program.
• Cross train in different areas of the shop as required.
• Ensure all processes use safety controls and PPE.

Skills

Welding experience

Tape measure reading

Blueprint interpretation

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Welding Certificate

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: WELDE014325

• Posted : November 4, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Welder at our Cartersville, GA facility. Reporting to Welding Supervisor, Welders will be responsible for welding aluminum cable trays. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

Welder's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform setup, adjustments and operation of welding machines within the department
• Ability to use basic fabricating tools (i.e. tape measure)
• Interpret drawings and fabricate based off blueprints
• Fabricate per customer requirements adhering to specifications
• Actively participate in Atkore’s safety program
• Cross train in different areas of the shop as required
• Ensure all processes are carried out with the required use of safety controls and PPE

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you’ll bring:

• 6+ months welding experience
• Ability to read a tape measure
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Technical School Welding Certificate (preferred)
• Ability to squat, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and work a shift in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed

All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete any required training
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.
• Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $24.00/hr. + $1.00 shift differential. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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