MIG Welder

Bowdon, GA
Randstad is currently seeking skilled MIG Welders for a premier manufacturing client located in Bowdon. This is a high-volume production environment specializing in heavy-gauge carbon steel fabrication. If you are a welder who takes pride in deep penetration welds and can set up your own machine from scratch, we want to hear from you.

Pay & Schedule
  • Rate: $19.00 – $23.00 per hour (Dependent on experience)

  • Shift: Monday – Thursday (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

  • Half-Day Fridays: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Enjoy your weekends early!)

  • Interview Process: Includes a hands-on T-Joint weld test on-site.

Core Responsibilities
  • Perform high-quality MIG welds on carbon steel ranging from 3/16" to 1" thickness.

  • Execute multi-pass welding, including root, fill, and cover passes, to ensure structural integrity on heavy plate.

  • Set up and calibrate welding machines independently, adjusting voltage, wire feed speed, and gas flow for specific material gauges.

  • Prepare joints by grinding surfaces, removing mill scale, and beveling edges as required.

  • Clean and finish welds using angle grinders to meet quality standards.

  • Follow basic blueprints and shop drawings to ensure accurate part alignment and fitment.

  • Conduct self-inspections to identify and correct defects like porosity, undercut, or lack of fusion.

  • Safely maneuver heavy materials and maintain a clean, organized workstation.

  • Adhere to all safety protocols and maintain personal welding gear.

salary: $20 - $22 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

  • MIG Welding (GMAW): Perform high-quality MIG welds on carbon steel ranging from 3/16" to 1" thickness .

  • Multi-Pass Welding: Execute root, fill, and cover passes on heavy plate to ensure structural integrity and deep penetration.

  • Weld Preparation: Use angle grinders to clean surfaces, remove mill scale, and "V-out" or bevel heavy joints to prepare them for welding.

  • Post-Weld Finishing: Grind and smooth welds to meet client specifications and aesthetic standards.

  • Independent Setup: Adjust welding machine parameters, including voltage, wire feed speed, and gas flow , based on the specific thickness of the material.

  • Equipment Care: Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on welding leads, liners, tips, and nozzles.

  • Material Handling: Safely move and position heavy steel plates (up to 1 inch thick) using shop tools, cranes, or hoists as needed.

  • Inspection: Self-inspect all welds for common defects such as porosity, undercut, or lack of fusion.

  • Print Reading: Follow basic blueprints or shop drawings to ensure parts are joined in the correct orientation and meet dimensional tolerances.

  • Safety Compliance: Maintain a clean workspace and strictly adhere to PPE requirements, including the consistent use of a welding shield and steel-toed boots.

  • Production Routine: Maintain high productivity during the 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM shift (Mon–Thu) and the 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM shift on Friday.

The essential functions of this role include:
  • working in a smoke free environment
  • wearing steel toe shoes
  • working in a non-temperature controlled environment
  • manual lifting up to 45lbs
  • working up to 4 hrs of overtime per week
Skills
  • Mig
  • Fit
  • Coordination
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 1 year
  • Experience level: Entry Level
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-04-06

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