Fabrication Welder Technician

Location

Chattanooga, TN

Wage

$32.06/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick Welding
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Posted on September 18, 2026

Job Description

Now hiring for a Fabrication Welder Technician – Direct Hire

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Pay Rate: $32.06 per hour

Schedule: 6 AM – 4:30 PM

Put in the Work, Reap the Rewards: Fabrication Welder Technicians Wanted.

Looking for Fabrication Welder Technician jobs in Chattanooga where your skills can make a real impact? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today.

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, technical layouts, and work instructions.
  • Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills required.

Experience Requirements

  • 5+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Automotive manufacturing experience required, preferably in Assembly, Injection Molding, or Paint operations.
  • Hands-on experience with MIG and spot welding required; TIG and Stick welding experience is a plus.
  • Experience fabricating and repairing components made from steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong fabrication, welding, and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience building, modifying, and repairing JIGs, fixtures, storage racks, and production equipment.
  • Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
  • Knowledge of 5S, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing practices.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Physical Capabilities

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the shift.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move tools, materials, and equipment components.
  • Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment around welding, fabrication, and production equipment.
  • Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.

Job Duties

  • Maintain, repair, and modify JIGs, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to support production operations.
  • Perform MIG and spot welding repairs and fabrication work as needed.
  • Fabricate, rebuild, and improve fixtures, JIGs, storage racks, and support equipment.
  • Inspect and restore tooling and equipment to ensure proper function and production readiness.
  • Monitor JIG availability and coordinate repairs to minimize production downtime.
  • Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Support production teams by troubleshooting and resolving JIG and fixture issues.
  • Follow all safety, quality, standardized work, and 5S requirements.
  • Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure tools and equipment are in proper working condition.
  • Communicate safety, quality, and operational concerns and assist with training on safe work practices.

Note: This is a fabrication and maintenance-focused role that requires welding expertise, but it is not a full-time welding position. Ideal candidates will have experience in fabrication, welding, JIG and fixture repair, automotive manufacturing, industrial maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting.

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off (PTO)

Don’t Take It from Us. Ask Tom.

“They are so patient, one of the best agencies I have worked for in 10 years.” – Tom, Staffmark Associate

What You Will Do

As a Fabrication Welder Technician you will perform responsibilities that support the daily operations of your assigned employer while following established procedures, quality standards, and workplace safety requirements. Duties may include operating equipment, working with customers, handling materials, preparing documentation, supporting administrative activities, using technology, collaborating with team members, or completing other responsibilities appropriate to the position. Successful Fabrication Welder Technician professionals demonstrate adaptability, professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing quality work while contributing to organizational success.

  • Welding experience is required, but this is not a 100% welding position.
  • The candidate must have strong hands-on experience with MIG and spot welding and be able to use these skills for JIG repairs and modifications.

The Fabrication Welder Technician contributes to daily operations by completing assigned responsibilities with professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to organizational goals. This role requires adaptability and the ability to work effectively in changing environments.

Successful Fabrication Welder Technician candidates demonstrate reliability, teamwork, communication skills, and a willingness to learn while supporting efficient operations.

This career is well suited for individuals seeking stable employment and long-term growth.

Benefits

401k
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Chattanooga, TN

Pay in context

At roughly $32/hr, this posting sits about 34% above the $24/hr median for welding jobs across Tennessee — toward the top of a $20–$27/hr middle band drawn from 30 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 87% 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 Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga, TN currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 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 66 other active welding openings from 48 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Chattanooga, or widen the search to Tennessee.

Staffmark currently has 3 other openings live in Tennessee, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Tennessee at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Nashville, TN (4), Staffmark (3), and JOST International (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, and Stick 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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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Fabrication Welder Technician figures were last recalculated when this page was built.