MIG​/TIG Pipe Welder, Decatur, AL

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Cloud Ray, based in East Windsor, NJ, is a trusted staffing partner with 25+ years of industry experience, connecting skilled talent with leading companies across the U.S. We specialize in industrial, logistics, IT, hospitality, and skilled trades staffing — ensuring candidates find stable opportunities with growth potential.

We are seeking an experienced MIG/TIG Welder for our client close to Decatur, AL. You will perform a variety of operational functions in various types of weld preparation, welding as and weld finishing operations to manufacture product to customer drawings and specifications. This is a great opportunity to work with a leading automotive manufacturer while building your long-term career.

• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, follow routers and use simple math to perform basic calculations.
• Must be proficient in welding techniques.
• Must be able to perform wire and filler material applications for various steel alloys, aluminum and galvanized.
• Working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
• Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld and size of molten puddle.
• Welds in flat, horizontal and vertical positions.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Positions and clamps work pieces together or assembles them in jig or fixtures.
• Chips off excess weld, slag and spatter.
• Operates grinders and DA sanders to clean up/smooth welds.
• Must be able to perform visual inspection and dimensional inspection using basic measuring tools.
• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.
• Update computer records and paperwork in accordance with production requirements.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on welders as required.
• Operates a forklift to move parts in and move finished product out of welding area.
• Maintain work area in clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures.
• Must have a working command of the English language and be able to communicate orally and in writing

• Ability to perform essential duties
• Minimum of two years in various forms of welding
• Successful completion of an internal welding test
• Pipe Welding experience
• Aluminum Welding experience
• Ability to perform essential duties
• High School Diploma/GED or graduation from certified technical school.
• Minimum of 2 years machine shop experience
• Must accurately read tape measure (assessment given).
• Strong work ethic, good attendance, and ability to follow instructions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work occasional overtime.
• Steel-toed boots required.
• Must pass background & drug screening.

• Shift: 1st & 2nd Shift – Monday–Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM or 1:30PM-10:00PM

• Pay: $25.00-$26.00/hr

Weekly pay
Health insurance
Incentives & performance-based bonuses
Referral bonuses
Temp-to-hire career growth potential

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Job is commutable from Decatur, AL, Huntsville, and Athens (35611)

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