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Holland Sharpe Inc.

Fabrication Shop Welder

Location

Clarksville, TN

Wage

$47,840 – $58,240/yr

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick WeldingFlux-Core Welding
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Posted on August 25, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Shop Welder to join our team. This position involves interpreting blueprints, assembling metal components, and performing high-quality welds to meet project specifications, requiring extensive welding experience and strong fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and follow blueprints, technical drawings, and welding procedures.
  • Perform various welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Cored) on a range of metals.
  • Fabricate, assemble, and repair metal structures, components, and equipment.
  • Measure, cut, and fit materials using appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
  • Operate welding machines, grinders, torches, and other fabrication tools safely and efficiently.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
  • Assist with layout and fit-up of projects, ensuring proper alignment and tolerances.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve welding or fabrication issues as they arise.
  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production deadlines.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (trade school or welding certification preferred).
  • Previous welding and fabrication experience in a shop environment.
  • Proficiency in MIG, TIG, Stick, and/or Flux-Cored welding.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
  • Strong understanding of metal properties, cutting methods, and fabrication techniques.
  • Experience with industrial fabrication tools, measuring equipment, and welding machinery.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in a fabrication shop setting.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 40lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in various positions.

Additional Information

  • Fabrication shop setting with exposure to noise, heat, and metal particulates.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) required (welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, etc.).
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How this job compares in Clarksville, TN

Pay in context

At roughly $26/hr, this posting sits about 28% above the $20/hr median for welder fabricator jobs across Tennessee — toward the top of a $20–$28/hr middle band drawn from 9 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 56% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Clarksville, TN

Clarksville, TN is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Tennessee as a whole we're tracking 92 other active welding openings from 65 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Tennessee.

The most active employers in Tennessee at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Oshkosh Corporation (4), Epiroc (3), and Aerotek (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. 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.

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