Welding Technician — 2nd Shift, $22.25–$27/hr + Benefits

Great Dane LLC; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Night shift premium $0.50/hour

Wage range $22.25–$27.00/hour

Job summary

Great Dane in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced welder to join our 2nd shift team. You will perform general welding assignments across the plant, supporting production goals and maintaining the highest safety standards in the industry.

Responsibilities include setting welding parameters, welding on flat, curved, or vertical surfaces, overhead welding, loading materials, inspecting finished pieces, and keeping work areas clean. Strong reading of blueprints and measuring tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to weld on flat, curved, or vertical surfaces and overhead.
• Able to set welding machine parameters (gas, volts, amps, wire speed).
• Physically capable of heavy lifting up to 50 pounds daily.
• Maintain production pace and adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Weld on flat, curved, and vertical surfaces, including overhead positions.
• Set welding machine parameters and adjust as needed.
• Load raw materials and parts into welding equipment and unload finished work.
• Inspect completed welds and verify conformance to specifications.
• Keep work area clean and report maintenance needs; assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Read blueprints

Welding setup & adjustment

Physical stamina (heavy lifting)

Attention to production standards

Tools

Welding machine controls

Pneumatic power tools

Measuring tools (tape, calipers)

Job description

Great Dane in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced welder to join our 2nd shift team. You will perform general welding assignments across the plant, supporting production goals and maintaining the highest safety standards in the industry.

Responsibilities include setting welding parameters, welding on flat, curved, or vertical surfaces, overhead welding, loading materials, inspecting finished pieces, and keeping work areas clean. Strong reading of blueprints and measuring tools is essential.