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Overview

The TIG Welder supports a job shop manufacturing environment focused on high-mix, low-volume production and pilot builds, requiring a skilled welder capable of producing precision welds on various custom parts and materials while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform high-quality TIG welding on custom and low-volume components.
  • Weld thin-gauge stainless steel and aluminum sheet metal as well as specialty alloys.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings.
  • Independently set up, adjust, and operate TIG welding equipment.
  • Inspect welds for appearance, dimensional accuracy, and defects.
  • Troubleshoot welding challenges and communicate issues to the team.
  • Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.
  • Support process improvements and stay current on TIG welding methods.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 2 years of TIG welding experience required.
  • 5+ years of welding and fabrication experience preferred.
  • Experience in job shop, prototype, or pilot production manufacturing preferred.
  • TIG welding certification preferred.
  • Advanced TIG welding skills for precision and thin-gauge applications.
  • Strong ability to work in a fast-changing manufacturing environment.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and work instructions.
  • Solid understanding of weld quality standards and inspection requirements.
  • Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
  • Ability to manage multiple custom jobs and shift priorities.
  • Clear communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently.
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How this job compares in Flowery Branch, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$36/hr across 133 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Flowery Branch, GA

Flowery Branch, GA currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 353 other active welding openings from 208 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Flowery Branch, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (12), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (9), and JCB North America (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Marietta at $42/hr, Forest Park at $36/hr, and Atlanta at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

See all TIG welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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