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Job Description Welder Shifts: 1st, 2nd and weekends Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 / hour; depending on experience Location: Knoxville Job Summary Accurately weld hydraulic cylinders and all attachments described in drawings. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position is performed in a Manufacturing environment. The employee will work around moving mechanical equipment; may be exposed to fumes and airborne particles. Indoor Warehouse temperatures may be affected by outdoor conditions. Noise level is moderate to loud. Responsibilities and Duties of a Welder: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Uses MIG welding techniques to join base plates, cross tubes, port blocks and rod ends to cylinder tubes and rods, • Weld’s attachments and components parts to cylinders as specified by drawings, • Follows safety and security policies and procedures, • Reports any unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions to the appropriate individual, • Maintain clean work environment, • Adhere to Six “S” standards and procedures, • Completes task and/or projects as assigned Key Competencies: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. • Ability to read engineering drawings, calipers and a measuring tape, • Ability to interpret instructions and respond to management’s direction, • Must be able to read and interpret written information, • Must be able to communicate (verbal and written) clearly with co-workers, • Ability to apply basic mathematical principles such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and fractions, • Demonstrates a sense of urgency and attention to detail Experience Requirements of a Welder: • High school diploma or GED and 1-3 years MIG welding experience and/or training or;, • Equivalent combination of education and experience required, • Experience in a production environment preferred Benefits of working with PrideStaff a Welder: • Medical, Rx, and Wellness Benefits, • Dental and Vision Plan Options, • Short-term Disability, • 401(k) Retirement Plan Join Us! PrideStaff wants you to Succeed! We have dedicated consultants that provide employment market insights and resources! We offer the support you need along the way. Over the years, we have helped tens of thousands of people find outstanding career growth opportunities. At PrideStaff, we truly value people, and we are dedicated to getting to know you and advocating on your behalf with our network of employers from across the country. Our Recruiters will help guide you with career tools and resources. Company DescriptionPrideStaff wants you to Succeed! We have dedicated consultants that provide employment market insights and resources! We offer the support you need along the way. Over the years, we have helped tens of thousands of people find outstanding career growth opportunities. At PrideStaff, we truly value people, and we are dedicated to getting to know you and advocating on your behalf with our network of employers from across the country. Our Recruiters will help guide you with career tools and resources.PrideStaff wants you to Succeed! We have dedicated consultants that provide employment market insights and resources! We offer the support you need along the way. Over the years, we have helped tens of thousands of people find outstanding career growth opportunities. At PrideStaff, we truly value people, and we are dedicated to getting to know you and advocating on your behalf with our network of employers from across the country. Our Recruiters will help guide you with career tools and resources.

Job Description Overview We’re looking for highly skilled, precision-oriented welders to join a specialized contract team working on complex fabrication projects in a clean, high-spec manufacturing environment. This is a 12-week contract role (W2) with strong potential for full-time hire based on performance, reliability, and craftsmanship. You’ll be part of a tight-knit, quality-driven production team supporting a range of high-purity process systems, pressure vessels, and stainless piping assemblies. From TIG welding on sanitary-grade stainless to heavy MIG fabrication and orbital welds on pipe spools, your work will directly contribute to systems used in critical industrial, medical, and commercial applications around the world. This is a great fit for welders who take pride in doing it right the first time, thrive in structured environments, and want to be part of a team that values safety, skill, and attention to detail. All candidates will complete a hands-on weld test prior to start. Pay & Benefits • Full-Time, • $32 - $40 /hr, • 12 week contract, • W2 employee with full benefits from day 1, • Monday - Thursday, • 6:00am - 4:30pm, • Perform advanced welding and fabrication using MIG, TIG, combination, and orbital techniques on carbon steel, stainless steel, and other specialty metals, • Interpret and work from blueprints, weldment drawings, and isometric piping diagrams, • Assemble and fit components and subassemblies with precision and consistency, • Operate weld equipment and hand tools with a focus on quality and repeatability, • Perform clean, code-compliant welds on both structural and sanitary applications, • Move, rig, and position materials using cranes, forklifts, and material carts as needed, • Maintain a clean and organized workstation with a focus on safety and efficiency, • Support manufacturing goals by meeting production timelines and quality standards, • Assist in mentoring entry-level welders and contribute to a team-oriented work environment, • Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to safety, process, and throughput, • 3+ years of experience in MIG, TIG, combination, and orbital welding in a manufacturing or industrial environment, • Proficiency welding stainless steel and carbon steel with minimal supervision, • Strong blueprint reading and weld symbol interpretation skills, • Comfortable with precision fabrication for tanks, skids, piping systems, and pressure vessels, • Able to pass a hands-on weld test for MIG, TIG, and orbital welding prior to assignment, • Skilled in use of grinders, torches, saws, and other shop tools, • Familiar with rigging, overhead crane operation, and material handling protocols, • Excellent attention to detail, consistency, and quality, • High school diploma or GED required; technical certifications or combination welder diploma preferred, • U.S. Citizenship required, • Willing to work overtime when required, including some Fridays

Job Description Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak! Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation. Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers. We are currently looking for a Fabricator / Frog Fitter to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee. PURPOSE OF POSITION The Fabricator / Frog Fitter is responsible to assemble and fit frogs according to the blueprint and specifications. Task and Responsibilities: • Able to operate grinder, welder and power tools., • Able to finish grind, weld, and fit., • Able to grind filler blocks, fit standard and mag-tip switch points and other miscellaneous track-work related products such as switch clip assemblies., • Assemble frogs in a timely manner., • Read and follow the production schedule., • Safely operate jib and overhead cranes., • Routine clean up work area., • Able to work with little supervision., • Adhere to Nortrak’s Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies., • High School graduate or GED preferred., • Welding, Forklift and Crane certification preferred., • Ability to read work orders, ITP’s, blue prints, rulers and tape measures., • Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and pushing, pulling, or lifting objects for the duration of your required schedule shift., • Use hands and arms to operate tools, handle materials, and reach for the duration of your required scheduled shift., • Regularly lift and carry 30–35 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds., • Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment., • A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture, • We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority, • Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression, • Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits, • Company paid life and disability insurance, • Paid holidays and vacation, • Retirement plan with matching contributions, • Tuition Assistance Program, • Wellness Program, • Employee Assistance Program, • Employee Recognition Programs If you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Apply today! voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG () one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications. #wearehiring #grinding #welding #assmebling #production #blueprints #voestalpine #railwaysystems INDHP

Job DescriptionWelding Job at small fabrication shop $20-25 an hour. Must take Weld Test and have own hood and gloves. Experience Required.Come to Wise Staffing 4617 Papermill Drive Knoxville

Job Description Overview Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Welders for projects located in and around Knoxville, TN. This is a first shift opportunity with a pay range of up to $25/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Welder ready to hone your skills while mastering new ones alongside our accomplished Craft Professionals, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope: * Flux core welding 1/16 wire • Flat, horizontal and vertical 7018 welding 1/8 wire Responsibilities • Must have a minimum of 5+ years of experience, • Must be able to flux core weld and weld 1/16 wire, • Must be able to weld flat, horizontal and vertical Qualifications Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked, • Vacation Pay, • Health insurance Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.

Job DescriptionSprinkler Fitter Welder - $20 to $25 per hour - Knoxville, TN Area Do you have a passion for fire protection systems? Join our team as a Sprinkler Fitter and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of buildings and occupants. We offer competitive compensation ranging from $20 to $25 per hour, depending on your experience and expertise. Job Description: As a Sprinkler Fitter, you will specialize in the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire sprinkler systems. Your responsibilities will include: System Installation: Collaborate with a team to install fire sprinkler systems in various types of buildings, including commercial and residential properties. System Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and maintenance to ensure the reliability and functionality of fire sprinkler systems. Repairs: Identify and repair any issues or malfunctions in existing systems, including leakages or damaged components. Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to guide the installation and maintenance processes. Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations to ensure a secure working environment and proper system operation. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of work performed, inspections, and any necessary repairs. Requirements: Sprinkler Fitter Experience: Prior experience as a sprinkler fitter or in a similar role is highly valued. Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with fire protection systems and the ability to read and understand technical drawings. Safety Awareness: A strong commitment to safety practices and protocols. Certifications: Relevant certifications, such as welding certifications or sprinkler fitting licenses, are advantageous. Benefits: Competitive Pay: Earn between $20 and $25 per hour based on your skills and experience. Fire Protection Industry: Join a specialized field dedicated to safeguarding lives and property from fire hazards. Professional Growth: Expand your expertise and advance your career in the fire protection industry. Safety First: Work in an environment that prioritizes safety and compliance with industry standards. If you are experienced with a passion for ensuring the safety of others and are ready to contribute to the vital field of fire protection, apply today for the Sprinkler Fitter position. Your skills will make a meaningful impact on the safety of buildings and communities in the Knoxville, TN area. If Interested, please call 865-444-3116!

Job DescriptionPosition: Fabrication Welder Location: Knoxville TN Pay: $20-25 per hour (Depending on Experience) Job Description: Are you a skilled welder looking for an exciting opportunity in fabrication? Join our team as a Fabrication Welder and showcase your expertise in Stick, Mig, and Tig welding techniques. We are seeking proficient welders who are dedicated to producing high-quality workmanship. The job's specifics are contingent on successfully passing a weld test, ensuring that our team members possess the necessary skills to excel in this role. Responsibilities: Perform Stick, Mig, and Tig welding operations according to project specifications. Interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols to complete fabrication tasks accurately. Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently. Conduct weld tests to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. Inspect welds for defects and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality. Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure safety and efficiency. Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet project deadlines and goals. Qualifications: Proficiency in Stick, Mig, and Tig welding techniques. Experience in fabrication and welding in a manufacturing or similar environment. Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols. Own a welding hood and basic welding tools. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. Ability to pass a weld test as part of the job application process. Benefits: Competitive hourly wage ranging from $20 to $25, depending on experience. Opportunity for overtime hours as needed. Potential for career growth and advancement within the company. Positive work environment with supportive team members. Comprehensive training and development opportunities. If you're a skilled welder with expertise in Stick, Mig, and Tig welding and are ready to take on new challenges in fabrication, apply now for the Fabrication Welder position. Join our team and become part of a dynamic and growing organization committed to excellence in welding and fabrication.

Job Description Overview We’re looking for highly skilled, precision-oriented welders to join a specialized contract team working on complex fabrication projects in a clean, high-spec manufacturing environment. This is a 12-week contract role (W2) with strong potential for full-time hire based on performance, reliability, and craftsmanship. You’ll be part of a tight-knit, quality-driven production team supporting a range of high-purity process systems, pressure vessels, and stainless piping assemblies. From TIG welding on sanitary-grade stainless to heavy MIG fabrication and orbital welds on pipe spools, your work will directly contribute to systems used in critical industrial, medical, and commercial applications around the world. This is a great fit for welders who take pride in doing it right the first time, thrive in structured environments, and want to be part of a team that values safety, skill, and attention to detail. All candidates will complete a hands-on weld test prior to start. Pay & Benefits • Full-Time, • $32 - $40 /hr, • 12 week contract, • W2 employee with full benefits from day 1, • Monday - Thursday, • 6:00am - 4:30pm, • Fit, prep, and install stainless steel process piping from blueprints, isometric drawings, and P&IDs, • Perform precision TIG welding on sanitary and industrial pipe (primarily stainless steel, occasional carbon), • Execute layout, cutting, tacking, and fit-up of complex piping runs with minimal supervision, • Ensure welds meet internal quality and high-purity cleanliness standards (sanitary or orbital TIG where required), • Use measurement tools (e.g., tape measures, levels, squares) to maintain tight tolerances and proper slope/fall, • Coordinate with mechanical team to complete full system builds (skids, racks, pump packages, etc.), • Use material handling equipment (forklifts, overhead cranes, carts) to move and stage pipe and components, • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in line with manufacturing and industry standards, • Support project throughput and team goals by meeting production schedules and upholding quality targets Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in MIG, TIG, combination, and orbital welding in a manufacturing or industrial environment, • Proficiency welding stainless steel and carbon steel with minimal supervision, • Strong blueprint reading and weld symbol interpretation skills, • Comfortable with precision fabrication for tanks, skids, piping systems, and pressure vessels, • Able to pass a hands-on weld test for MIG, TIG, and orbital welding prior to assignment, • Skilled in use of grinders, torches, saws, and other shop tools, • Familiar with rigging, overhead crane operation, and material handling protocols, • Excellent attention to detail, consistency, and quality, • High school diploma or GED required; technical certifications or combination welder diploma preferred, • U.S. Citizenship required Benefits: • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Health savings account, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance

Job Description Overview As a Facilities Welder, you’ll play a vital role in building and maintaining the structures, exhibits, and infrastructure that welcome and inspire tens of thousands of visitors each year. From secure enclosures and custom platforms to decorative railing and event staging, your craftsmanship directly shapes the experience of a beloved, one-of-a-kind Knoxville destination. This is a highly skilled, hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their work and finds meaning in building things that last. You’ll weld, fabricate, and repair metal systems across a multi-acre campus—supporting seasonal installations, major capital projects, and everyday facility upkeep. One day you might be fabricating a new gate system for a high-traffic exhibit area, and the next reinforcing structural steel to support a special event or new attraction. You’ll work alongside a mission-driven team that values collaboration, creativity, and attention to detail—bringing vision to life in ways most people never see, but everyone experiences. Through all of your work, you’ll embody our core values of Education, Serve, Care, Integrity, Fun, and Respect—helping maintain a campus that feels safe, inviting, and extraordinary. Pay & Benefits • Full-Time, • $21 - $22 / hr, • Monday - Friday, • Weld, fabricate, and repair metal components and structural elements across public, exhibit, and support areas, • Design and construct fences, platforms, and enclosures and support infrastructure for new and existing exhibits, • Diagnose and troubleshoot facility structures, equipment, and welded assemblies, • Safely operate a wide variety of tools and equipment including MIG welders, cutting torches, grinders, hand and power tools, • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication diagrams, • Perform preventive maintenance on welded structures and support systems to reduce risk and improve longevity, • Support installation and breakdown of seasonal exhibits, special events, and guest experiences, • Coordinate with other departments to support campus-wide operations and infrastructure needs, • Maintain accurate logs for work performed, materials used, and time spent, • Assist in training and supervising volunteers or junior team members as needed, • Uphold all applicable safety codes and organization policies (OSHA, ADA, USDA, EPA, etc.), • Minimum 3 years of welding and facilities maintenance experience (commercial, industrial, or construction), • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/trade school preferred, • Proficient in MIG welding, metal fabrication, and safe use of cutting torches and welders, • Skilled in blueprint reading, mechanical repair, and safe operation of hand and power tools, • Strong problem-solving skills; able to work independently or collaborate across departments, • Professional, organized, and customer service-oriented demeanor, • Comfortable reacting effectively in high-pressure or emergency situations, • Valid Tennessee driver’s license required (or ability to obtain)

Job Opportunity: Pipe Fitter/Welder. We are currently hiring experienced Pipe Fitters/Welders to join our day shift crew.

We're currently seeking skilled Iron Workers, Millwrights, and Riggers to join our growing team.Ideal candidates will have experience working in industrial environments, setting machinery, rigging heavy equipment, and/or erecting steel structures.If you're safety-focused, detail-oriented, and ready

Staffmark - JobID: 1946409 [Production Operator / Assembly Line Worker] As a Manufacturing Worker at Staffmark, you'll: Be responsible for operating assembly equipment and/or second operation machines through various tasks such as inspecting, trimming, testing, fixturing, assembling and packaging p

PrideStaff - 554417 [Material Handler / Freight Handler] As a Loader at PrideStaff, you'll: Be responsible for the safe and secure loading of all canopy component parts on trailers for delivery to customers job sites; Pull materials (i.PVC pipe, drywall studs, boxes, pallets, gutters, and panels) an

At Cherokee Millwright, we are a multi-craft company that focuses on the needs of our customers by providing multi-trades personnel to meet the customer's unique job requests.Therefore, all field employees will be cross-trained in various trades such as millwrighting, pipefitting, welding, sheet met

We're currently seeking skilled Iron Workers, Millwrights, and Riggers to join our growing team.Ideal candidates will have experience working in industrial environments, setting machinery, rigging heavy equipment, and/or erecting steel structures.If you're safety-focused, detail-oriented, and ready

Welding Inspector must assure proper welding and radiographic procedures are qualified and utilized, radiographers are certified, welders are qualified, sound welds are produced, and proper documentation is maintained. Assure that each welder is qualified for the work he is performing.

A well-established flour milling operation in.Miller to lead day-to-day operations and oversee a team This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone with deep knowledge of flour milling, a commitment to quality, and a focus on team development and workplace safety.Oversee the entire flour millin

Job Title : Manufacturing Technician 1.Location : Rockford, TN, 37853.Duration : 12 months Contract-possible to extend.Shift Details : Shift -4PM-230AM -Monday -Thursday.Candidate must have a manufacturing background and exhibit the ability to perform the listed job functions.Participation in the pr

Join Our Team as a CDL-A Driver!.At Big G Express, we pride ourselves on providing CDL-A truck drivers with exceptional earning opportunities and benefits.You can earn up to $110,000 a year while enjoying prioritized home time as part of our 100% employee-owned company.Enjoy an impressive annual sal

We are seeking a skilled ironworker to join our dynamic team.The ideal candidate will be responsible for the assembly, installation, and repair of metal structures and frameworks.This role requires a strong understanding of construction practices, safety protocols, and the ability to work collaborat

Put your skills to great use with a company that can truly appreciate you and a place where you can grow! AtWork is now hiring experienced Sheetmetal mechanics.We offer 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, 8 and 10-hour shifts to meet your schedule needs.Utilize and interpret blueprints to determine how and wh

As a Pipefitter Assembler , you play a vital role in our production process, ensuring that our compressed air & gas treatment, nitrogen & oxygen generation, and processing cooling equipment meet the highest standards of quality and precision.Your expertise and dedication are essential in manufacturi

Position Summary: We are hiring experienced Sheet Metal Mechanics with a strong background in heavy commercial HVAC installations.This role involves fabricating, assembling, and installing ductwork and HVAC components in large-scale commercial and industrial environments.The ideal candidate will be

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies.We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed.As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsib

Supervising and assisting an erection crew with the erection and dismantling of supported and suspended scaffolds.Ensuring safe operations during erection and dismantling.Carrying out safety planning / job hazard analysis, daily inspection of scaffolds and maintenance of scaffold tagging.Identificat

Shipping Associate - 1st Shift.Learn and execute Shipping/Receiving process Knowledge of shop layout, parts locations, bin system Move parts and pallets as needed for Fabrication, Welding, and Shipping/Receiving Use forklift Read and interpret part drawings Perform catalyst finishing procedures

Job Title: TIG Welder Location: Philadelphia, PA Duration: 12 Months Contract Shift Timings: 2nd Shift (2pm to 11am) Description: Our team is currently looking for an experienced Tig and MIG Welder to keep up our le

A well-established flour milling operation in.Miller to lead day-to-day operations and oversee a team This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone with deep knowledge of flour milling, a commitment to quality, and a focus on team development and workplace safety.Oversee the entire flour millin

American Welding and Gas, THOROUGHBRED DIVISION,.This position is responsible for loading, unloading, moving, and storing of gas and liquid cylinders and other hard goods supplies; making deliveries to customers or other branches and filling out delivery tickets completely and accurately.Out of town

Job Type: Full-time, OTR (4–6 weeks on the road) Pay: 75–80c per mile Description: We are hiring experienced Heavy Haul CDL-A Drivers for long-haul routes across the U.This is a great opportunity for professional drivers who are reliable, safety-focused and ready for consistent miles an