Welder

Metal Fabrication & Industrial Equipment Maintenance: MIG Welder / Metal Cutter Wanted in Fife!


Do you bring precision MIG welding skills, hands-on experience cutting steel containers and light-gauge sheet metal, and pride in keeping high-speed industrial manufacturing equipment running smoothly? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier industrial and commercial printing manufacturing leader based in Fife, WA to hire a skilled, full-time MIG Welder / Metal Fabricator.



COMPETITIVE TRADE PAY ($23.00 – $27.00/HR DOE) + STEADY DAY SHIFT (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM)! In this vital shop and facility fabrication role, you will use MIG welding systems, plasma cutters, and oxy-fuel torches to cut, modify, repair, and fabricate heavy-duty industrial containers, machine guards, racks, and light-gauge metal enclosures supporting high-volume commercial print manufacturing. Offering strong hourly compensation between $23.00 – $27.00 / hour DOE with a dependable Monday through Friday daytime routine (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM) and occasional overtime opportunities on Saturdays or after hours, this role provides stability and direct career advancement. If you bring verified MIG welding proficiency and clean torch/plasma cutting skills on light-gauge metals, let's get you under the hood!


Description for Welder:

• Safely operate MIG (GMAW) welding equipment, plasma cutters, oxy-fuel cutting torches, and angle grinders to cut, modify, and fabricate industrial steel containers and metal structures.
• Execute precision cutting and sizing on light-gauge sheet metal, steel drums, transport bins, framing, and custom plant fixtures without warping or burn-through.
• Perform structural repairs, seam welding, patch plating, and reinforcement on industrial material handling containers, hoppers, and facility racks.
• Measure, lay out, mark, clamp, and square metal components accurately using tape measures, framing squares, and shop templates prior to cutting or tacking.
• Grind, deburr, wire-brush, and finish welded joints and cut edges to eliminate sharp burrs and meet plant safety standards.
• Set up, adjust, and maintain welding machines: verify shielding gas flow rates, wire feed speeds, voltage settings, and consumable tips/nozzles.
• Collaborate with plant maintenance technicians and production supervisors to complete custom shop fabrication requests and equipment modifications efficiently.
• Strictly enforce hot-work safety permits, fire-watch protocols, fume extraction ventilation, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements at all times.

Details for Welder:

• Pay Rate:$23.00 – $27.00 / hour DOE (Scaling cleanly based on verifiable MIG welding tenure, light-gauge metal expertise, and plasma/torch proficiency).
• Schedule: Full-Time Monday – Friday (Consistent daytime schedule).
• Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Day Shift).
• Overtime: Occasional after-hours or Saturday overtime required to support plant production and maintenance schedules.
• Location: Fife, WA manufacturing facility (Pierce County — easy I-5 / SR-167 access from Tacoma, Puyallup, Federal Way, and Auburn).
• Industry: Industrial & Commercial Printing Manufacturing.
• Position Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire career pathway with permanent rollover review.

Requirements for Welder:

• MIG Welding Proficiency: Verifiable hands-on experience performing clean, structurally sound MIG (GMAW) welds on mild steel and light-gauge metals.
• Container & Light-Gauge Cutting: Proven experience safely cutting steel containers, drums, or thin/light-gauge sheet metal using plasma cutters, oxy-fuel torches, or cutoff tools without excessive distortion.
• Tool & Measurement Literacy: Proficient reading tape measures accurately, squaring assemblies, and safely operating grinders, band saws, and basic metalworking hand tools.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: High-stamina shop role requiring the ability to stand, stoop, bend, crouch, and maneuver around metal containers for an 8–9.5 hour shift, and lift/move materials weighing 50+ lbs unassisted.
• Safety Discipline: Unwavering commitment to welding safety, proper PPE (welding helmet, leather gloves/sleeves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots), and hot-work area containment.
• Exceptional history of morning punctuality, dependable daily attendance, and reliable personal transportation to Fife, WA.

Comprehensive Benefits Package (Upon Permanent Rollover):

• Competitive trade compensation ranging from $23.00–$27.00/hr DOE.
• Steady Monday–Friday daytime routine (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM) plus overtime earnings.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• Retirement savings plan and Paid Time Off (PTO) packages.
• Washington State Paid Sick Leave tracking.
• AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!

To apply:
Email your welding resume directly for review: piercejobs@americanworkforcegroup.com
Call our Pierce County recruiting team today: (253) 650-8800
Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM



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