Welder

**Express Employment is seeking MIG and TIG welders for the Louisville and Shelby County area. We have several different shifts available depending on preference and pay ranging between $18.00-$26.00 an hour (DOE). **

• Welding Operations: Operate MIG or TIG welding machines to heat, melt, and fuse metal parts, adjusting settings based on metal type, thickness, and joint design

• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine welding specifications and assembly requirements

• Material Preparation: Clean and prepare metal surfaces using scrapers, grinders, or other tools to remove rough spots and ensure proper adhesion

• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect and maintain welding equipment, including checking cable connections, drive rolls, wire spools, and shielding gas flow

• Quality Control: Inspect finished welds for defects, ensuring compliance with specifications and industry standards

• Additional Welding Tasks: May perform other welding types such as stick welding as needed

• Knowledge of different metals and their properties, welding techniques, and safety standards

• Ability to operate hand-held torches, grinders, lathes, and measuring tools like calipers and combination squares

• Steady hand, attention to detail, and physical stamina for long hours standing and lifting heavy objects

• Certifications such as AWS, MIG, OSHA, or ASME may be required or preferred

• Education typically includes a high school diploma or equivalent, with technical or vocational training in welding or on job experience equivalent