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Job Description

Overview

The TIG Welder position involves performing welding production activities according to work orders and production schedules, collaborating with the Production Manager and Inventory/Purchasing to meet daily production needs.

Responsibilities

  • Weld assemblies according to manufacturer's directions and specifications utilizing fixtures.
  • Assist in the development and creation of new fixtures for products old and new.
  • Complete work tasks as indicated by work orders and production schedules.
  • Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, and materials to the Production Manager.
  • Complete Inventory and Production documentation.
  • Work in a safe and clean manner by complying with procedures, rules, and company policies.
  • Stage welded product in a neat and orderly fashion.
  • Participate in cross-training by learning and teaching known tasks/positions.
  • Perform other duties and/or tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Physically capable of lifting and moving objects up to 30 pounds as necessary.
  • 2+ years of TIG Welding experience.
  • Ability to handle various tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to prioritize, plan and execute.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Manufacturing experience desired.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Full-Time position.
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday 8-hour shifts - 7:30am – 4pm.
  • Climate controlled environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Knoxville, TN

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Tennessee currently run a median of $24/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $20–$29/hr across 51 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 Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, TN currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 6 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Tennessee as a whole we're tracking 90 other active welding openings from 66 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Knoxville, or widen the search to Tennessee.

The most active employers in Tennessee at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Cornerstone Building Brands (4), Staffmark (4), and Honey Creek Staffing (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 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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