MIG Welder

Savvy Staffing Solutions, LLC • Full-time • Worcester, Massachusetts, United States • $22 / hour • 5d ago

Job Overview

Savvy Staffing is seeking a skilled and dedicated MIG Welder to join our manufacturing and fabrication team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in metal welding, particularly in MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding, and demonstrate proficiency with various fabrication techniques. This role involves working on construction sites, fabrication shops, and manufacturing environments, ensuring the production of high-quality welded components that meet industry standards. The successful applicant will adhere strictly to safety protocols while delivering precision craftsmanship in metal fabrication projects.

Responsibilities

Perform MIG welding on a variety of metal materials, including sheet metal, ductwork, and structural components, following detailed blueprints and technical drawings.
Interpret mechanical blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols to accurately execute fabrication tasks.
Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and shop math to ensure precise dimensions and tolerances.
Operate power tools, hand tools, plasma cutters, press brake machines, and other fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
Read and interpret technical schematics, ASME codes & standards, AWS standards, and engineering drawings to guide welding procedures.
Conduct quality inspections using calipers and measuring instruments to verify weld integrity and adherence to specifications.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following safety protocols related to welding operations, rigging, pipe threading, and machining.
Collaborate with team members on assembly tasks, fabrication shop processes, and construction site projects involving metal materials.
Support rigging operations and ensure proper handling of heavy components using forklifts or other lifting equipment.
Follow all safety procedures diligently while working with gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, and FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding).

Skills

Proven experience in construction site environments and fabrication shops involving metal materials.
Proficiency in MIG welding techniques along with TIG and SMAW processes.
Strong understanding of blueprint reading, schematics interpretation, and mechanical blueprint interpretation.
Familiarity with measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and shop math for precise measurements.
Knowledge of ASME codes & standards as well as AWS standards for quality assurance.
Mechanical knowledge related to fabrication processes including pipe threading, plasma cutting, press brake operation, and sheet metal fabrication.
Ability to operate power tools such as grinders, drills, soldering equipment, and gas torches safely.
Experience with rigging procedures for lifting heavy components securely on construction sites or within manufacturing facilities.
Basic math skills necessary for shop calculations related to fabrication dimensions and tolerances.
Understanding of safety protocols relevant to welding environments including proper handling of gases and electrical equipment.

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

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