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Job Description

Overview

Ben Parker Company is seeking skilled and dedicated Steel Fabricators to join their dynamic team. The role is crucial for contributing to the production of a diverse range of products, with a focus on versatility and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Perform fitting, welding, and modification tasks on various materials and components.
  • Operate machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Clean and prepare parts prior to fitting and welding.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Verify the accuracy of parts and materials before commencing work.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals are met.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of experience in fabrication, welding, or a related field.
  • Proficient in reading a tape measure and technical drawings.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Ability to clean and prepare parts effectively before fitting and welding.
  • Experience in verifying parts and materials for accuracy.
  • Must pass multiple welding tests, including Flux Core, Spray, and Short Circuit.
  • Willingness to work long hours and adhere to a punctual work schedule.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)
  • Work Location: In person

Benefits

401k
Dental
Health Insurance
PTO
Vision
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How this job compares in Chattanooga, TN

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Tennessee currently run a median of $29/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 Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga, TN currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Tennessee as a whole we're tracking 71 other active welding openings from 54 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Chattanooga, or widen the search to Tennessee.

The most active employers in Tennessee at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Mueller Water Products (4), Staffmark (3), and Welding Shop in Nashville, TN (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 Flux-Core. 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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