Welder II

Accelevation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Job summary

Accelevation LLC in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Welder I to fabricate, assemble, and repair metal structures. You will interpret blueprints and welding symbols to deliver precise components, while maintaining safety and quality standards on the shop floor.

The role requires hands-on welding and fabrication experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED; or 3–6 months related experience.
• 6 months+ hands-on welding and fabrication experience including cutting, welding/brazing, drilling, marking/engraving.
• Proficient in welding safety, filler selection, processing parameters, fixturing.
• Familiarity with metallurgy, weld joint analysis, backing gas applications.
• Clear communication and attention to detail; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan work details and gather tools/materials per job instructions.
• Repair and fabricate items using cutting, burning, and welding techniques.
• Monitor welding/process to prevent overheating, warping, distortion.
• Prepare and tack weld parts; maintain and clean equipment and area.
• Notify Team Leader about faulty equipment or materials.
• Perform related duties including machine operation and quality control.
• Perform prep work and grinding.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Welding equipment operation

Fixturing

Backing gas techniques

Job description

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.

Welder I

Location: Memphis, TN

Your Impact

As a welder for Accelevation, you will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing metal structures and products using various welding techniques and equipment. This role involves setting up parts for welding, utilizing hand tools, clamps, jigs, and fixtures to ensure precision and quality. The Welder interprets blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols to execute work accurately. Key tasks include welding, cutting, grinding, and finishing metal surfaces to meet specifications and safety standards.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies Team Leader when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned including Machine Operation.
• Perform Quality Control and process all required documentation.
• Perform Prep work and grinding.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6months+ of hands on experience in welding and fabrication applications: cutting, welding/brazing, drilling, marking/engraving, welding of dissimilar metals a plus.
• Proficient in welding safety, weld filler selection, weld processing parameters, fixturing.
• Familiarity and experience with metallurgy, weld joint analysis, backing gas applications.
• Strong cognitive and clear communication skills which emphasize attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to lead projects to completion with minimal oversight, while demonstrating significant problem-solving ability.
• Be able to work independently and unsupervised while prioritizing tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Our Core Values

• Safety – We proactively protect our people and environment
• Inclusion – We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Speed – We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
• Innovation – We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
• Judgment – We make sound decisions with the business in mind
• Accountability – We take ownership and deliver results

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Employees must be able to talk and hear and frequently sit, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Regular lifting up to 25 lbs and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs is required. Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, chemicals, electrical hazards, and very loud noise levels requiring hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Job Application Notice

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values. We build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.