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Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Structural Welder to join our dynamic team in Smithville, TN, 37166. In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating and assembling metal structures, ensuring the highest quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications and welding requirements.
  • Perform welding operations on various materials, including steel and aluminum, using MIG, TIG, and welding techniques.
  • Inspect completed welds for quality and adherence to specifications, making adjustments as necessary.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring all tools and equipment are in good working condition.
  • Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance welding skills and knowledge.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; relevant vocational training or certification in welding preferred.
  • Proven experience as a structural welder, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
  • Proficient in various welding techniques and equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Ability to lift heavy materials (max 50 pounds) and work in various physical conditions.
  • Valid welding certification is a plus.
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How this job compares in Smithville, TN

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Tennessee currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 28 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 Smithville, TN

Smithville, TN is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Tennessee as a whole we're tracking 70 other active welding openings from 50 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. 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), Mueller Water Products (4), and Staffmark (4). 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 TIG 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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