MIG Welder

Job Description

Job Description

MIG Welder

GCF Technical Services - All U.S. Locations (Traveling Role)

This is a traveling role. You can live in ANY CITY in the United States & we will provide transportation to job sites.

We are professionals in Industrial Solutions – we make factories run better by employing talented people at competitive wages. We are a leader in Controls, Robotics, and Welding Applications and provide a wide range of services to companies in the automotive, aerospace, medical, agricultural, military, and consumer goods industries.

We are seeking talented and motivated Welding Specialists to join our team! We offer a comfortable working environment, market leading compensation, exposure to new technologies and various industrial environments, and the opportunity to constantly develop new skills.

Summary:

• Traveling, project-based, Mig Welder role working in high profile manufacturing operations (auto manufacturers, leading logistics companies, etc.)
• Hours (ranging from 40 to 80+) and day-to-day responsibilities are variable
• Position features the ability have input (such as industry, type of work, and location) on the projects that you will have the opportunity to work on
• Training will be provided on a per-project basis to enable new skill development
• Posting covers junior to senior roles and compensation will be scaled on experience and aptitude / credentials

Compensation:

• Starting wage of $28-$35 per hour (1.5x pay over 40 hours and 2x pay over 58 hours per week)
• $175-$250 per day cash “per diem” for food and lodging (average additional cash payment of $50,000-$65,000 a year, tax-free)
• Including per diem, total compensation averages at $40-$65 / hour or $125,000 - $250,000 annually

Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Extensive on job training from industry veterans, including Safety Training, New Hire Orientation, Continuous Learning and Development programs
• Paid holidays and vacation time

Responsibilities:

• Support production joining operations with engineering, as well as personnel training and certification.
• Create, test, prepare, and keep up welding/brazing procedures in compliance with the relevant requirements.
• Keep an eye on joining activities in the manufacturing area to support set timelines and ensure protocol compliance.
• Assist hourly welding staff with technical questions pertaining to welding operations (not direct supervision).
• Look into and suggest innovative brazing and welding equipment, processes, and techniques.
• Offer technical support for both repair and regular routings.
• To assist in the solution of hardware joining issues, interface with Quality Assurance, Process Engineering, Product Engineering, and other functional areas.
• Additional duties and responsibilities related to welding engineering as needed.

Qualifications: (pay will be scaled by experience)

• High School Graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Previous experience or relevant 2 or 4-year degree preferred
• Strong personal / communication skills, ability to work well within teams, strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to use basic hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate
• MIG experience required, TIG or Stick experience preferred
• Extensive travel required (transportation costs will be covered by the company and an additional per-diem for expenses will be paid to the employee; travel may be local, national, or international depending on job requirements and employee preference

GCF Technical Services and our clients are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other legally protected status.