Welder - MIG/Stick

United Services, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health, dental, & vision after 3

AFLAC benefits available after 90 days

4 Paid days 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

Opportunities for advancement

401(k) and matching

Employee discount

Paid time off

Job summary

United Services, Inc. in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a dedicated welder/fabricator for a full-time, first-shift role. You will read blueprints, set up MIG equipment, and weld and fabricate metal parts at job sites across Eastern Tennessee.

This position emphasizes safety and reliability, requires travel, and offers apprenticeship paths and opportunities for advancement after a 90-day probation. Benefits include health coverage after 90 days and a supportive team culture that values craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Welding certification or completed training program.
• Hands-on MIG welding experience and fabrication skills.
• Physical strength to lift heavy materials and stand long periods.
• Commitment to safety and PPE rules.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and technical drawings to plan work.
• Travel to job sites as assigned.
• 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

Metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certification or trained program

Tools

MIG welding equipment

grinders

Torch

Metal fabrication tools

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