$20 PER HOUR - MIG Production Welder - Hear Back in 24hrs!

Location

Peachtree City, GA

Wage

$20/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG Welding
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Posted on August 29, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Marathon is seeking experienced MIG Welders for a warehouse facility in Newnan, GA. This long-term, full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity offers room for growth and requires dependable, hard-working individuals.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG welding using pulse voltage
  • Read and interpret blueprints for custom fabrication
  • Complete tack welding and assist with jig fabrication
  • Prepare and assemble components for final welding
  • Follow all safety guidelines and procedures
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and work under supervision
  • Experience operating hand tools and welding equipment
  • Must have experience with MIG Welding and pass a tape measure test
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
  • Reliable and punctual attendance

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Overtime opportunities available
  • Must have reliable transportation to Newnan, GA

How this job compares in Peachtree City, GA

Pay in context

At roughly $20/hr, this posting comes in about 29% below the $28/hr median for welding jobs across Georgia, where the middle half runs $20–$32/hr across 122 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 16% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Peachtree City, GA

Peachtree City, GA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 271 other active welding openings from 175 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Georgia.

Marathon currently has 9 other openings live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (9), Mullins Mechanical (6), and Classic Collision (5). 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 Atlanta at $29/hr and Marietta at $24/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. 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.

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

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