Welder - MIG/Stick

usi+; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental & vision insurance aft

AFLAC benefits after 90 days

Paid time off after 90 days

Paid holidays after 90 days

1 Week vacation after 1 year

2 Weeks vacation after 2 years

3 Weeks vacation after 5 years

Apprenticeship programs after 90 days

401(k) with company match

Employee discount

Job summary

usi+ in Eastern TN is seeking a skilled Welder for first shift duties. The role involves reading blueprints, setting up MIG welding equipment, and performing precise welds on metal parts. Occasional travel to job sites is required.

Applicants should hold a welding certification or completed technical training, with hands-on MIG experience and a readiness to comply with safety standards. Company offers benefits after 90 days and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Welding certification or completed training program.
• Experience with MIG welding and metal fabrication tools.
• Ability to travel occasionally and lift heavy materials.
• Safety compliance with PPE and workplace rules.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and technical drawings to plan work.
• Travel to job sites as assigned by the company.
• Set up machines by adjusting voltage, wire feed speed, and gas flow.
• Cut and clean metal surfaces using grinders or torches.
• Join metal parts securely in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Inspect finished welds for cracks, flaws, or weak spots.
• Maintain tools and keep mobile work vehicles organized.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Tool maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certification or training

Tools

MIG welder

Grinders

Torch

Job description

Location: Eastern TN

Schedule: 1st Shift 7am - 3:30pm

Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and technical drawings to plan work.
• Travel to job sites as assigned by the company.
• Set up machines by adjusting voltage, wire feed speed, and gas flow.
• Cut and clean metal surfaces using grinders or torches.
• Join metal parts securely in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Inspect finished welds for cracks, flaws, or weak spots.
• Maintain tools and keep mobile work vehicles organized.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Welding certification or completed technical training program.
• Hands-on experience using MIG equipment and metal fabrication tools.
• Physical strength to lift heavy materials and stand for long periods.
• Safety compliance with protective gear and workplace rules.

Company benefits include:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Group health, dental, & vision insurance after 90 days (Company pays percentage of insurance.)
• Voluntary life insurance & AFLAC benefits available after 90 days
• 4 Paid days off after 90 days
• Paid holidays after 90 days (Holidays included: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.)
• 1 Week vacation after 1 year
• 2 Weeks vacation after 2 years
• 3 Weeks vacation after 5 years
• Apprenticeship programs after 90 days
• Opportunities for advancement and ongoing training
• A supportive team culture that values craftsmanship and safety
• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off