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Salary: $17 – $28 per hour

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Position: Welders- Marion, Hamilton, Bradley County
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Varies by assignment
Pay: Based on experience

Job Summary

Spotlight Staff is seeking experienced and dependable Welders for our growing clients. The ideal candidate will have hands-on welding experience, a strong understanding of fabrication and safety procedures, and the ability to produce quality welds in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Candidates should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team while maintaining high standards for quality, productivity, and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding using MIG (GMAW), Stick (SMAW), and/or other welding processes as required

  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, measurements, and work instructions

  • Set up welding equipment according to job specifications

  • Weld, fit, and fabricate metal components and assemblies

  • Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and proper penetration

  • Use grinders, cutting tools, measuring devices, and other fabrication equipment

  • Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning, grinding, cutting, or fitting materials

  • Identify defects and make necessary repairs or adjustments

  • Maintain welding equipment and keep the work area clean and organized

  • Follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE

  • Meet production and quality expectations

  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Previous welding experience in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, or fabrication environment preferred

  • Experience with MIG and/or Stick welding

  • Ability to read a tape measure and use basic measuring tools

  • Ability to read and understand blueprints or fabrication drawings

  • Knowledge of welding techniques, equipment, and safety practices

  • Ability to pass a weld test, if required by the client

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

  • Dependable attendance and reliable transportation

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods

  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and work in various positions

  • Ability to lift and move materials as required by the position

  • Comfortable working around heat, sparks, noise, machinery, and other typical industrial conditions

  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment

What We're Looking For

We're looking for welders who take pride in their work, show up ready to work, and understand that quality and safety come first.

Ready to put your welding skills to work? Apply with Spotlight Staff today!



Compensation details: 17-28 Hourly Wage





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Requirements

  • <p><strong>Position:</strong> Welder- Marion, Hamilton, Bradley County<br /><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time<br /><strong>Schedule:</strong> Varies by assignment<br /><strong>Pay:</strong> Based on experience</p><h2>Job Summary</h2><p>Spotlight Staff is seeking experienced and dependable <strong>Welders</strong> for our growing clients. The ideal candidate will have hands-on welding experience, a strong understanding of fabrication and safety procedures, and the ability to produce quality welds in a fast-paced industrial environment.</p><p>Candidates should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team while maintaining high standards for quality, productivity, and workplace safety.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Perform welding using <strong>MIG (GMAW), Stick (SMAW), and/or other welding processes</strong> as required</p></li><li><p>Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, measurements, and work instructions</p></li><li><p>Set up welding equipment according to job specifications</p></li><li><p>Weld, fit, and fabricate metal components and assemblies</p></li><li><p>Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and proper penetration</p></li><li><p>Use grinders, cutting tools, measuring devices, and other fabrication equipment</p></li><li><p>Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning, grinding, cutting, or fitting materials</p></li><li><p>Identify defects and make necessary repairs or adjustments</p></li><li><p>Maintain welding equipment and keep the work area clean and organized</p></li><li><p>Follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE</p></li><li><p>Meet production and quality expectations</p></li><li><p>Perform additional duties as assigned</p></li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li><p>Previous welding experience in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, or fabrication environment preferred</p></li><li><p>Experience with <strong>MIG and/or Stick welding</strong></p></li><li><p>Ability to read a tape measure and use basic measuring tools</p></li><li><p>Ability to read and understand blueprints or fabrication drawings</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of welding techniques, equipment, and safety practices</p></li><li><p>Ability to pass a weld test, if required by the client</p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality</p></li><li><p>Dependable attendance and reliable transportation</p></li><li><p>Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment</p></li></ul><h2>Physical Requirements</h2><ul><li><p>Ability to stand for extended periods</p></li><li><p>Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and work in various positions</p></li><li><p>Ability to lift and move materials as required by the position</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working around heat, sparks, noise, machinery, and other typical industrial conditions</p></li><li><p>Ability to wear required personal protective equipment</p></li></ul><h2>What We're Looking For</h2><p>We're looking for welders who take pride in their work, show up ready to work, and understand that <strong>quality and safety come first</strong>.</p><p><strong>Ready to put your welding skills to work? Apply with Spotlight Staff today!</strong></p>

Additional details

  • Experience: 2-3 Years
  • Entry level: 2-3 Years

Job details

Title
Welder
Employer
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Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Published
Oct 29, 2026
Closes:
Dec 29, 2026
Job type
Industry Jobs
Field
Other
Salary

Salary: $17 – $28 per hour

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