Located in West Lafayette, IN
Pay: $19/hr.-$21/hr.
Job Full Description
MIG Welder
Pay: $19.00–$21.00/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: 1st Shift / Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Welder to join a manufacturing/fabrication team. This position is responsible for fitting, welding, and assembling metal components according to specifications and blueprints while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform welding on metal components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Set up and operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment.
- Fit, position, align, clamp, tack-weld, grind, and secure parts before final welding.
- Read and interpret basic blueprints, measurements, and specifications.
- Use measuring tools such as tape measures, rulers, squares, and calipers.
- Inspect completed parts and welds for defects and conformance to specifications.
- Monitor welding and fitting processes to minimize warping, distortion, or damage to materials.
- Safely operate common hand and power tools used in metal fabrication, including grinders.
- Identify defective materials or equipment and report concerns appropriately.
- Follow all established safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
- Perform routine quality inspections.
- Maintain an organized work area and complete other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous welding or metal fabrication experience preferred.
- MIG/GMAW welding experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints.
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure and use basic measuring tools.
- Familiarity with hand and power tools used in a fabrication environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to learn and ask questions when clarification is needed.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, reach, maneuver, and position materials as required.
- Ability to safely lift and handle materials associated with the position.
- Comfortable working in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Lafayette, IN
1645
2200 Scott Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
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