MIG Production Welder 1st Shift
Company
Ascend Staffing
Location
Dallas, TX
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Jooble
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Job Description
MIG Welder Position
Shift: First Shift 7am-4pm Mon-Fri
Pay Rate: $22 per hour (OT Available)
We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our fabrication and assembly team. In this role, you will be responsible for welding structural and sheet metal components used in the assembly of industrial generators and their enclosures. Your work is a critical part of the manufacturing process, ensuring each unit is structurally sound, weather‑resistant, and built to specification. This position plays an important role in the end‑to‑end production process, contributing directly to the assembly and final shipment of fully built industrial generators to customers across various industries.
Interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and technical drawings
Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, and beveling joints
Set up welding machines with correct parameters for each job
Perform MIG welding (primary process), with occasional use of other techniques as needed
Inspect and monitor weld quality, making adjustments when necessary
Maintain welding equipment in safe and operational condition
Support the broader assembly process to ensure products are ready for shipment
Collaborate with team members across departments to meet production and delivery schedules
Proficiency in at least one welding process (MIG, TIG, or Stick)
Basic knowledge of metallurgy (heat effects, distortion, material types)
Understanding of welding procedures and workplace safety practices
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented manufacturing environment
Certifications & Training Requirements
Welding certification per AWS D1.Hot Work Permit training
Respirator fit test (if welding in confined or high‑fume areas)
MIG Welder jobs in the Oak Cliff TX, TX area go fast!
Shift: First Shift 7am-4pm Mon-Fri
Pay Rate: $22 per hour (OT Available)
We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our fabrication and assembly team. In this role, you will be responsible for welding structural and sheet metal components used in the assembly of industrial generators and their enclosures. Your work is a critical part of the manufacturing process, ensuring each unit is structurally sound, weather‑resistant, and built to specification. This position plays an important role in the end‑to‑end production process, contributing directly to the assembly and final shipment of fully built industrial generators to customers across various industries.
Interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and technical drawings
Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, and beveling joints
Set up welding machines with correct parameters for each job
Perform MIG welding (primary process), with occasional use of other techniques as needed
Inspect and monitor weld quality, making adjustments when necessary
Maintain welding equipment in safe and operational condition
Support the broader assembly process to ensure products are ready for shipment
Collaborate with team members across departments to meet production and delivery schedules
Proficiency in at least one welding process (MIG, TIG, or Stick)
Basic knowledge of metallurgy (heat effects, distortion, material types)
Understanding of welding procedures and workplace safety practices
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented manufacturing environment
Certifications & Training Requirements
Welding certification per AWS D1.Hot Work Permit training
Respirator fit test (if welding in confined or high‑fume areas)
MIG Welder jobs in the Oak Cliff TX, TX area go fast!
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