Welder in Knoxville

Energy Jobline ZR; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffSource is seeking an experienced Flux-Core Welder (Structural) to fabricate and assemble structural steel components in a production shop. You will weld beams, plates and assemblies to blueprint specs with emphasis on clean, code-quality welds.

The role is in the Knoxville, TN area, full-time with contract-to-hire potential. Shifts are available on 1st and 2nd, with overtime as needed and pay between $19 and $24 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of flux-core welding experience in structural steel or heavy fabrication.
• Able to pass a hands-on weld test (vertical and overhead flux-core on plate).
• Solid blueprint reading and weld symbol knowledge.
• Skilled with tape measures, squares and other layout tools.
• Comfortable using grinders, torches and other shop hand and power tools.
• Own basic welding gear (hood, gloves, jacket) and steel-toe boots.
• Reliable attendance and transportation to the client site.
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform flux-core arc welding (FCAW), dual-shield and self-shielded, on structural steel beams, plates and assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings and weld symbols to determine joint type, size and sequence.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions on medium-to-heavy plate.
• Fit, tack and align parts using clamps, jigs, levels and squares before final welding.
• Measure, cut and prep material with torches, grinders, saws and plasma cutters.
• Inspect your own welds for size, profile, penetration and defects; grind and repair as needed.
• Set up and adjust wire feed speed, voltage and gas flow for the material and position.
• Maintain welding equipment and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Follow all shop safety rules and PPE requirements.

Skills

FCAW welding

Blueprint reading

Weld symbols

Layout tools

Education

AWS D1.1 certification

Welding trade school

Tools

Grinders

Torches

Plasma cutters

Welding gear

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Flux-Core Welder (Structural)

Position Overview

Staff Source is hiring an experienced Flux-Core Welder to fabricate structural steel components, including crane and heavy-equipment structures, for a manufacturing client. You will weld beams, plates and assemblies to blueprint specs in a production shop, with a focus on strong, clean, code-quality welds.

Location: Knoxville, TN area
Employment Type: Full-time, contract-to-hire
Schedule: 1st and 2nd shift available, Monday–Friday; overtime as needed
Pay: $19 – $24 per hour, based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Perform flux-core arc welding (FCAW), dual-shield and self-shielded, on structural steel beams, plates and assemblies
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings and weld symbols to determine joint type, size and sequence
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions on medium-to-heavy plate
• Fit, tack and align parts using clamps, jigs, levels and squares before final welding
• Measure, cut and prep material with torches, grinders, saws and plasma cutters
• Inspect your own welds for size, profile, penetration and defects; grind and repair as needed
• Set up and adjust wire feed speed, voltage and gas flow for the material and position
• Maintain welding equipment and keep the work area clean and organized
• Follow all shop safety rules and PPE requirements

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of flux-core welding experience in structural steel or heavy fabrication
• Able to pass a hands-on weld test (vertical and overhead flux-core on plate)
• Solid blueprint reading and weld symbol knowledge
• Skilled with tape measures, squares and other layout tools
• Comfortable using grinders, torches and other shop hand and power tools
• Own basic welding gear (hood, gloves, jacket) and steel-toe boots
• Reliable attendance and transportation to the client site
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen

Qualifications

• AWS D1.1 structural welding certification (3G/4G)
• Experience fabricating cranes, crane runways, frames or other heavy structural assemblies
• Overhead crane or forklift experience for moving heavy parts
• MIG or stick welding experience in addition to flux-core
• Welding trade school or vocational program completion

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly; heavier parts are moved with cranes or hoists
• Stand, bend, kneel, climb and reach overhead for full shifts
• Work in a fabrication shop with heat, noise, sparks, fumes and changing temperatures
• Wear required PPE at all times: welding hood, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves and steel-toe boots

Company Description

StaffSource is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture.

Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20+ year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct , regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.

Company Description

StaffSource is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture.

Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20+ year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct , regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.