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Mig Welder with Aluminum Experience

ExpressPros - Monroe, NC

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$18-25 /h
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Lancaster, SC
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Second Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

2nd Shift MIG Welder (Aluminum Required)

Location:Lancaster, SC

Shift:Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Pay: $20-$25 DOE + Shift Differential

Job Type:Full-Time | Evaluation-to-Hire

Join Our Team

We're looking for an experiencedMIG Welderwho takes pride in producing quality work. If you have experiencewelding aluminum, can read blueprints, and enjoy fabrication work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd like to talk with you.

Aluminum MIG welding experience is REQUIRED. Applicants without aluminum welding experience will not be considered.

What You'll Do

  • Perform MIG welding onaluminum and carbon steelcomponents.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, work orders, and fabrication drawings.
  • Perform fit-up, layout, and tack welding prior to final welds.
  • Fabricate, repair, and assemble metal components to specifications.
  • Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as needed.
  • Inspect finished welds for quality, accuracy, and appearance.
  • Use tape measures, calipers, and other measuring tools to verify dimensions.
  • Grind, clean, and finish welds when required.
  • Monitor weld quality to prevent distortion, burn-through, or defects.
  • Maintain production goals while producing quality work.
  • Keep your work area clean and follow all safety procedures.
  • Report equipment or material issues to your supervisor.

Required Experience

You Must Have:

  • Minimum 2 years of MIG welding experience
  • Hands-on experience MIG welding aluminum (Required)
  • Experience welding carbon steel
  • Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings
  • Experience with fit-up and tack welding
  • Experience using measuring tools including tape measures and calipers
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Reliable attendance and dependable transportation

Preferred Experience

  • TIG welding experience
  • Welding certifications
  • Job shop or custom fabrication experience
  • Experience producing both small parts and large assemblies

Skills We're Looking For

  • Strong blueprint reading skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to identify weld defects and make corrections
  • Basic math and measurement skills
  • Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality
  • Team-oriented attitude with a strong work ethic

Physical Requirements

  • Stand for 10-hour shifts
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb throughout the day
  • Perform repetitive welding and fabrication tasks
  • Work in a manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE
  • Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

  • Stable, long-term opportunity
  • Growing manufacturing company
  • Consistent second-shift schedule
  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Opportunity to become a permanent employee
  • Team-oriented work environment

You should be proficient in:

  • Tape Measure Reading
  • Welding Setups for Production
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Aluminum

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • MIG Welder