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Location: Easley, SC 29640
Pay Rate: $19.50/hr
Shift: 6AM-4:30PM Monday through Friday with overtime as needed.
Job Position: Mig Production Welder
Description: Opsource has partnered with a growing company in Easley, SC that is looking for experienced Mig Welders to join their team on first shift! You will be working with a company who specializes in producing metal racks for automotive companies. This is a temp to hire position and when hired on you receive full benefits, health, vision, dental, quarterly bonuses and ample PTO!
Shift: 6AM-4:30PM Monday through Friday with overtime as needed.
Pay: $19.50/HR
Primary Purpose
Can perform a variety of welding functions. The individual should be familiar with and capable of using various types of welding equipment. A welder may be required to perform miscellaneous other tasks in the department and in other departments as deemed necessary by the supervisor or plant management. Responsible for maintaining quality. Responsible to the E2 process and reporting accurate quantities.
Essential Duties
Manually guide 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. Assist other departments as required/directed. May act as a line leader, setting up lines, and checking weld quality of co-workers as required.
Minimum Experience And Qualifications:
Ability to perform simple shop math and convert decimals to fractional equivalents
Read a calibrated tape measure
Read and interpret blueprints
Ability to read and interpret documents finished in written, oral, diagram or scheduled form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals.
Requirements:
At least one year of MiG welding experience.
Able to stand for 10-12 hours at a time.
Experience in a hot and fast environment.
Steel Toed shoes required.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in MIG welder jobs.
- Demonstrated proficiency operating a MIG welding machine on carbon steel
- Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints and work orders
- 1-3 years of production or structural MIG welding experience
- AWS or equivalent welding certification preferred or required
- Familiarity with flux-core and solid-wire welding processes
- Willingness to pass a hands-on weld test prior to hire
Tips for Your MIG Welder Job Search
List your certifications and wire types
Employers filter fast on certifications like AWS D1.1 and the wire types you've run, whether flux-core, solid wire, or dual-shield. Put those details in your resume's skills section, not buried in a job description.
Quantify your weld quality record
Hiring managers want to know your first-pass acceptance rate and the inspection standards you've worked to, such as visual, X-ray, or ultrasonic. Concrete numbers on your reject rate tell a story that generic phrases about 'quality welds' never do.
Target postings that match your material experience
Filter openings by material type. Your experience on carbon steel doesn't automatically translate to stainless or aluminum in a hiring manager's mind, so apply to roles where your material background is a direct match and say so explicitly in your cover note.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mig welder openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Bring a weld sample or portfolio photos
If the shop allows it, show up to your interview with a sample weld or photos of finished work on your phone. Supervisors making floor-level hiring decisions respond to physical evidence of your bead quality far more than a resume description.
Negotiate shift differential and overtime terms
Many fabrication and manufacturing shops run second and third shifts with differential pay. Ask about the overtime structure and shift premiums before accepting an offer so you're comparing total compensation, not just base rate.
MIG Welder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mig welders?
The companies hiring the most mig welders right now include NEW ENGLAND WIRE PRODUCTS, Pro Mechanical Services Co, and AAON, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are concentrated in manufacturing, structural fabrication, and heavy equipment industries.
How many mig welder jobs are remote?
About 0% of mig welder openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the trade. The small remote share tends to cover quality inspection consulting, welding instruction, and technical support roles rather than production or fabrication floor positions.
How do you become a mig welder?
Start by completing a welding program at a community college or trade school, which typically covers MIG technique, metallurgy, and blueprint reading. From there, pursue an entry-level production or fabrication role to build hands-on hours, then test for an AWS certification once you have documented experience with the process and materials an employer requires.
Can you get hired as a mig welder with little or no experience?
Yes, some manufacturers and fabrication shops hire entry-level welders and provide on-the-job training, particularly for high-volume production roles running a single joint or material type. Your best path in with no professional history is passing a shop weld test, completing a short trade school program, or starting as a welder's helper to log supervised machine time.
What does the mig welder interview process look like?
Most shops start with a brief phone or in-person screening to confirm your certifications and experience with specific materials, then move directly to a hands-on weld test on the floor. The practical test usually involves running a bead on a sample joint in the position the job requires, followed by a visual or destructive inspection before a hire decision is made.
Where can I find and apply to mig welder jobs?
You can find and apply to mig welder jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your certifications and material experience, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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