Job Description

Overview

The Welder will be responsible for fabricating and welding complex components using advanced techniques and tools. Thunderbird is a family of American Manufacturing companies focused on providing superior products and services, driven by a mission to meet the needs of global customers.

Responsibilities

  • Read and comprehend blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering specifications to plan the fabrication process.
  • Precisely measure, mark, and cut metal pieces using equipment such as plasma cutters, shears, and band saws.
  • Fabricate components by laying out, fitting, and assembling parts to create larger components or structures.
  • Perform welding using various techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
  • Weld all types of metals including stainless.
  • Perform quality checks to ensure welds and fabricated parts meet specifications and safety standards.
  • Clean, grind, and polish finished welds and surfaces for a smooth finish.
  • Perform routine maintenance on welding machines, hand tools, and fabrication equipment.
  • Follow all safety procedures and wear appropriate protective gear.
  • Use material handling equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to move parts and materials.
  • Travel as required.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of welding fabrication experience.
  • Strong understanding of different welding processes and fabrication techniques.
  • Ability to accurately interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and weld symbols.
  • Experience with a variety of hand tools, power tools, and metal fabrication machinery.
  • Strong basic math skills for accurate measurements and layouts.
  • Meticulous attention to detail for ensuring quality and precision.
  • Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and communicate clearly.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Humboldt, TN

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Tennessee currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$27/hr across 26 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 Humboldt, TN

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Humboldt, TN, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Tennessee as a whole we're tracking 66 other active welding openings from 48 employers. Browse welding jobs across Tennessee.

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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