Welder / Fabricator

Location: McDonough, GA
Schedule: Monday Friday, day shift
Hours: 6:00 AM 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM 3:30 PM
Pay: $24-$27/hr
Employment Type: Direct Hire / Contract To Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Welder/Fabricator to support a clean, temperature-controlled plastics manufacturing facility in McDonough, GA.

This role will primarily involve welding, fabrication, and repair of equipment and metal components. The ideal candidate has strong MIG welding skills, some TIG experience, and an interest in expanding their mechanical maintenance capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a welder who wants to grow into a broader industrial maintenance role.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding and fabrication on steel components and equipment.

• Use TIG welding as needed for specific projects and repairs.

• Weld and fabricate structural components, brackets, frames, guards, and machine parts.

• Perform repairs and modifications to support production and maintenance operations.

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and fabrication drawings.

• Measure, cut, fit, and prepare metal materials for welding.

• Ensure welds are structurally sound and meet safety and quality requirements.

• Assist maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.

• Support mechanical troubleshooting and general maintenance tasks as skills develop.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Follow all plant safety procedures and use appropriate PPE.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial or manufacturing welding experience.

• Strong hands-on MIG welding experience.

• TIG welding experience preferred.

• Experience welding steel; stainless steel and aluminum experience is a plus.

• Ability to read measurements, drawings, and fabrication plans.

• Experience with metal cutting, grinding, fitting, and fabrication.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Willingness to assist with maintenance tasks and learn additional technical skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.

• Commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and reliability.

Preferred Experience

• Welding in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Fabricating machine components, brackets, frames, or guards.

• Supporting production equipment repairs.

• Experience with conveyors, machinery, or industrial equipment.

• Interest in developing into an industrial maintenance technician.

Work Environment

• Clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility.

• Hands-on industrial environment.

• Regular use of welding and fabrication equipment.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods and safely handle materials and tools.

Growth Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to expand beyond welding and fabrication into industrial maintenance, including preventive maintenance, mechanical repairs, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.

Ideal Candidate: A dependable, mechanically inclined welder who takes pride in producing strong, quality welds and is interested in developing a long-term career in industrial maintenance.

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan