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2nd Shift Welder - (Flux Core)

Location

Flowood, MS

Wage

$19 – $20/hr

Employment Type

Contract

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick WeldingFlux-Core Welding
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Posted on September 30, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and skilled 2nd Shift Welder specializing in Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) to join our dynamic fabrication team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing high-quality welding operations on various metal materials, primarily focusing on sheet metal fabrication and structural components.

Responsibilities

  • Execute Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) on diverse metal materials, including sheet metal and structural components.
  • Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication shop drawings.
  • Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and measuring tapes for precise cuts and welds.
  • Operate power tools, hand tools, plasma cutters, and machining equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area while following strict safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with team members on assembly, fabrication, and installation processes.
  • Conduct quality checks to verify weld integrity and dimensional accuracy.

Requirements

  • Must be able to work in hot or cold warehouse environments.
  • Proven experience in welding within construction sites or fabrication shops.
  • Strong background in FCAW, MIG, TIG, and SMAW welding techniques.
  • Ability to interpret mechanical blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
  • Proficiency with measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
  • Familiarity with construction site safety protocols and general shop safety practices.
  • Mechanical knowledge related to metal materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience working with power tools, hand tools, and gas metal arc welding techniques.
  • Strong understanding of welding standards set by the American Welding Society (AWS).
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations necessary for fabrication.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • This position offers an energetic environment with a focus on safety, precision, and craftsmanship.
  • Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour.
  • Work Location: In person.

Benefits

401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Flowood, MS

Pay in context

At roughly $20/hr, this posting comes in about 39% below the $32/hr median for welding jobs across Mississippi, where the middle half runs $24–$39/hr across 37 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 8% 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 Flowood, MS

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Flowood, MS, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Mississippi as a whole we're tracking 80 other active welding openings from 45 employers. Browse welding jobs across Mississippi.

The most active employers in Mississippi at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are TIC - The Industrial Company (13), Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII (5), and MOHR Talent (5). 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.

See all flux-core welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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