Welder/Fabricator/Manual Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Welder / Fabricator / Machinist | $24.00 - $26.00 per hour | 1 st 7am – 4pm | Temp-to-Hire

What Matters Most

• Competitive pay of $24.00 -$26.00 per hour, based on experience

• Schedule: Monday – Thursday 7am -4pm | Friday 7am -1pm

• Location: Gastonia, NC

• Temporary-to-hire opportunity with career growth and stability

• Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card

• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Welder / Fabricator / Machinist to perform precision welding, fabrication, machining, and mechanical assembly in a manufacturing environment. This role requires strong MIG and TIG welding skills, blueprint reading, and hands-on experience working with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The ideal candidate will operate manual shop equipment, inspect finished work for quality, and maintain a safe, organized work area. This position is a strong fit for a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in accuracy, safety, and high-quality production.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints, production drawings, instructions, and samples to lay out welding, fabrication, machining, and assembly work.

• Measure, mark, cut, smooth, weld, and inspect metal components using tools such as straightedges, calipers, tape measures, plasma cutters, grinders, and other measuring instruments.

• Perform MIG and TIG welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions while assessing weld quality and conformance to specifications.

• Operate and maintain machine shop equipment, including cutoff saws, manual lathes, drill presses, manual milling machines, turret lathes, press brakes, and metal shear machines.

• Monitor production, adjust machine settings as needed, document and discard defects, maintain inventory, perform minor maintenance, and keep the work area clean and safe.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of MIG and TIG welding experience, including welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

• Minimum 5 years of fabrication experience and ability to read and interpret blueprints and production drawings.

• Welding certificate required; minimum 3 years of manual machining experience required.

• Manufacturing experience required; mechanical assembly experience preferred.

• Strong math, coordination, mechanical, critical-thinking, accuracy, attention-to-detail, and safety skills, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive pay of $24.00 - $26.00 per hour, based on skills and experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility

• 401K, direct deposit, pay card, and referral bonus program eligibility

• Training, growth, and long-term career opportunity in a manufacturing environment

Your New Organization:

This manufacturing organization values precision, safety, quality, and teamwork. You will join a hands-on production environment where skilled welding, fabrication, machining, and mechanical assembly work directly support high-quality finished products.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.