MIG Welder Job Description

mig welder job description includes a detailed overview of the key requirements, duties, responsibilities, and skills for this role.

Last update : July 14, 2023

MIG Welder Job Description

A welder is a machine operator that uses a plasma cutter (the metal cutting tool) to weld pieces together.

An MIG welder is a machine that uses a wire electrode and a gas such as argon or helium.

The process that the welder uses is called MIG welding, an acronym for Metal Inert Gas welding.

MiG welding is an industrial process that has been used for over 70 years.

The process uses a wire electrode that is fed into the torch, which is created when the gas is mixed with an electrical charge.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a MIG Welder to join our team! We offer competitive wages and benefits, and the opportunity to work with a great group of people. If you’re interested in joining our team, please send us your resume.

MIG Welder Duties:

  • Taper, pipe, or weld steel to specified diameters and lengths
  • Create joints for fabrication or for use as structural members
  • Apply filler metal or welding rod to weld seams or joints
  • Remove slag from weld area
  • Measure and mark dimensions and angles

MIG Welder Responsibilities:

  • Perform duties related to MIG welding, including arc welding, gas cutting, spot welding, and oxyacetylene welding
  • Create detailed weld procedures and work instructions for routine maintenance, repair, installation, and fabrication of materials
  • Perform quality control checks on welds, including measuring diameters and thickness, and comparing material dimensions
  • Assign jobs to employees; train workers in MIG welding procedures
  • Manage inventories of welding equipment and materials
  • Assist with interviewing, hiring, and termination decisions; comply with all employment laws
  • Represent company at industrial trade fairs
  • Negotiate deals
  • Visit customers

Requirements And Skills:

  • Willingness to work nights and weekends to meet deadlines
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks
  • Knowledge of welding principles
  • Ability to work safely in changing environments
  • 15+ years experience
  • Knowledge of blueprint reading
  • Knowledge of cutting and welding

At [Company Name], we believe that a diversity of perspectives is essential to building a strong and successful team. We are committed to equal opportunity and encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.


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