MIG WELDER

Location

Gainesville, GA

Wage

$22 – $25/hr

Employment Type

Temporary

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG Welding
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Posted on November 3, 2026

Job Description

e are seeking an experienced MIG Welder to join our specialty fabrication team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented welder who takes pride in producing high-quality, precision-fabricated components. You will work with mild steel, stainless, and custom assemblies in a fast-paced, production-driven environment. Perform MIG welding on a variety of metal components according to blueprints, drawings, and fabrication specifications

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Responsibilities: Fit, tack, and weld assemblies with accuracy and consistency Operate fabrication equipment such as grinders, saws, torches, and measuring tools Inspect welds for quality, structural integrity, and adherence to shop standards Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings Work closely with supervisors and fabricators to meet daily production goals Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area Follow all OSHA, shop safety, and PPE requirements Assist with additional fabrication tasks as needed (cutting, prepping, finishing)

Working hours: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Skills: Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Standing, bending, and working on feet for extended periods Working in a fabrication shop environment with heat, noise, and metalwork Preferred Experience (Not Required) Specialty or custom fabrication background Experience with MIG welding

Education: No Degree Required

Experience: 1-4 years

Qualifications: 2+ years of MIG welding experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment Ability to weld in multiple positions (flat, horizontal, vertical) Understanding of metal preparation, weld settings, and heat control Experience with jigs, fixtures, and custom fabrication setups Ability to read blueprints and tape measures accurately Must pass a weld test Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision

www.spherion.com/gainesville

Call for interview: 770-531-7900

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Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

Fit, tack, and weld assemblies with accuracy and consistencyOperate fabrication equipment such as grinders, saws, torches, and measuring toolsInspect welds for quality, structural integrity, and adherence to shop standardsRead and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawingsWork closely with supervisors and fabricators to meet daily production goalsMaintain a clean, safe, and organized work areaFollow all OSHA, shop safety, and PPE requirementsAssist with additional fabrication tasks as needed (cutting, prepping, finishing)

experience

1-4 years

skills

Physical RequirementsAbility to lift up to 50 lbsStanding, bending, and working on feet for extended periodsWorking in a fabrication shop environment with heat, noise, and metalworkPreferred Experience (Not Required)Specialty or custom fabrication backgroundExperience with MIG welding

qualifications

2+ years of MIG welding experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environmentAbility to weld in multiple positions (flat, horizontal, vertical)Understanding of metal preparation, weld settings, and heat controlExperience with jigs, fixtures, and custom fabrication setupsAbility to read blueprints and tape measures accuratelyMust pass a weld testReliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision

education

No Degree Required

Benefits

401k
Dental
Vision

How this job compares in Gainesville, GA

Pay in context

At roughly $24/hr, this posting comes in about 19% below the $29/hr median for welding jobs across Georgia, where the middle half runs $26–$38/hr across 99 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 20% 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 Gainesville, GA

Gainesville, GA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 316 other active welding openings from 185 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (10), Classic Collision (9), and Gerber Collision & Glass (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Marietta at $30/hr, and Atlanta at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. 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.

See all MIG welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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