Welders - MIG

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Dunlap (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Dunlap, Tennessee is seeking a Production MIG Welder for full-time, 1st shift. You will weld metal parts using MIG, read prints, and work to tight tolerances in a team-focused, safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing schedules, fabricating per layouts, using fixtures, inspecting parts, and preparing finished orders for shipment. Prior MIG welding experience in production is preferred; HS diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience in production or fabrication environments.
• Ability to read prints and work to tight tolerances.
• Experience using measurement/inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with fixturing and layout processes.
• Safety minded and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal parts using MIG and other welding processes per prints.
• Review prints, process sheets, and layouts to determine operations.
• Check dimensions with inspection tools to ensure conformance.
• Layout reference lines and machining locations on work pieces.
• Operate power tools and fixture tables; assemble parts as required.
• Ensure orders are processed for shipment and maintain quality.
• Adhere to safety procedures and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Layout/fixturing

Precision tolerances

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school/college welding training

Tools

Bluco fixtures

Layout tables

Job description

Job Title: Production MIG Welder
Location: Dunlap, Tennessee
Employment Type: Full-time, 1st shift

About the Company:

Express Employment Professionals is hiringProduction MIG Weldersin Dunlap, TN. This role is responsible for fitting, tacking, and finish welding metal parts to meet production and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have strong welding skills, blueprint reading ability, and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and maintain the production schedule, expedite list and/or work orders.
• Weld metal parts together using the MIG (Gas Metal Arc Welding) process and any combination of arc welding processes, according to customer or company prints.
• Study prints, process sheets or layouts on work pieces to determine required assembly and sequence of operations.
• Check dimensions of component parts to assure print conformance, using layout and/or required inspection equipment.
• Lay out reference lines and machining locations on work pieces per prints.
• Operate various power tools and assembly/fixture tables (for example Bluco or layout tables) for small lot size assembly work.
• Manipulate parts to correct dimensions by heating, clamping, or restraining.
• Complete assembly as required, via welding, gas brazing or other methods.
• Process completed orders for shipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Preferred Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Trade school, college, or combination of formal training + weld experience preferred.
• Experience with MIG welding in a production or fabrication environment (reading prints, working to tight tolerances).
• Ability to use measurement and inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with layout, fixturing, and basic assembly processes.
• Good attention to detail, team-oriented mindset, and willingness to work in a continuous improvement environment (consistent with company values).
• Able to stand for extended periods, lift and manipulate parts (typical fabrication duties may require lifting, clamping, etc.).
• Safety minded: follow all required PPE, safe welding practices, inspection & documentation procedures.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability, company paid life insurance.

Work Environment & Shift:

• Typically 1st shift (day shift) in a production/fabrication environment.
• Must be able to adhere to production schedules, meet quality targets, and work as part of a team focused on continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer:Express Employmentis an Equal Opportunity Employer.