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Overview

We are seeking a skilled Welder to perform in-house and mobile repairs at our waterfront terminal. The ideal candidate will be proficient in heavy stick welding and plasma cutting, ensuring the structural integrity and functionality of various equipment and components.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all shipping containers and chassis using IICL standards as a guide.
  • Conduct welding and cutting during routine and extensive repair of containers and chassis in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and IICL procedures.
  • Cut and measure materials, working with both pneumatic and electrical power tools.
  • Measure and gauge damage for estimates and reparability, complete work orders, and inspection paperwork.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all support equipment as assigned.
  • Conduct chassis maintenance to ensure safety and operational standards.

Requirements

  • Ability to perform both preventive and corrective maintenance on all assigned support equipment.
  • Must pass an extensive background check.
  • Maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • Must successfully pass a drug screen and physical examination.
  • Excellent communication skills are essential for effective teamwork and reporting.
  • Above-average hand-eye coordination is required for precision in welding and repairs.
  • Proficiency in using basic hand tools.
  • Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.
  • Must be available to work on weekends as needed.
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How this job compares in Memphis, 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 Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Tennessee as a whole we're tracking 70 other active welding openings from 50 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Memphis, or widen the search to 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 Stick. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

Similar openings near Memphis, TN

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