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SU Solutions

MIG/FCAW Production Welder

Location

Sycamore, KY

Wage

$49,920 – $58,240/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingFlux-Core Welding
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Posted on October 6, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Join a production welding team in Louisville, KY, where precision and momentum are valued. As a MIG/FCAW Production Welder, you will transform prints into high-quality, finished parts during each shift.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate welding equipment for repeatable, high-quality production runs.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to lock in specifications and weld symbols.
  • Perform MIG and Flux-Cored Arc welds across a range of materials.
  • Inspect finished components to verify quality and conformance.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with peers to improve throughput and consistency.
  • Troubleshoot weld issues and assist in root-cause resolutions.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience setting up weld cells for production.
  • Strong blueprint and technical drawing interpretation skills.
  • Proficiency with MIG and Flux-Cored Arc welding techniques.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications are a plus.

Additional Information

  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday–Friday
  • Location: Louisville, KY 40223
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How this job compares in Sycamore, KY

Pay in context

At roughly $26/hr, this posting comes in about 21% below the $33/hr median for welding jobs across Kentucky, where the middle half runs $27–$36/hr across 11 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 18% 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 Sycamore, KY

Sycamore, KY is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Kentucky as a whole we're tracking 19 other active welding openings from 16 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Kentucky.

SU Solutions currently has 2 other openings live in Kentucky, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Kentucky at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Hendrickson (2), Energy Jobline ZR (2), and SU Solutions (2). 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 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. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

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