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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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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production welder jobs.
- Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding processes on carbon steel and stainless steel
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings
- AWS certification or willingness to pass a weld qualification test on hire
- Experience meeting production quotas while maintaining weld quality standards
- Knowledge of safety procedures including PPE use, ventilation, and fire watch
- High school diploma or GED, or completion of a welding vocational program
Tips for Your Production Welder Job Search
List every welding process you know
Your resume should name each welding process you're certified or experienced in, MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core, and others. Many applicant tracking systems filter candidates by process keyword before a human ever reads the application.
Add your AWS certifications front and center
Put AWS D1.1, D1.2, or any other American Welding Society certifications in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume. Hiring managers in fabrication and structural shops scan for these before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists production welder openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles beyond just production welder
Search for fabricator, weld technician, structural welder, and combination welder as well. The same role gets posted under different titles depending on the shop, and limiting your search to one title means missing real openings.
Bring your weld samples or test results to interviews
Many production welding interviews include a hands-on weld test, but bringing photos of past work or bend-test results from prior certifications shows readiness before the test even starts and sets you apart from candidates who arrive empty-handed.
Negotiate shift and overtime terms, not just base pay
Production welding roles frequently involve rotating shifts, mandatory overtime, or weekend schedules. Clarify those terms during the offer stage, because schedule structure affects your take-home time as much as any other factor in the offer.
Production Welder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most production welders?
The companies hiring the most production welders right now include New Flyer, John Deere, and OpSource Staffing, with the largest share of openings in Minnesota, Ohio, and Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at manufacturers producing structural components, heavy equipment, and automotive assemblies.
How many production welder jobs are remote?
About 0% of production welder openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most welding work requires physical presence at a production facility or job site. The sub-areas with the most scheduling flexibility are quality inspection roles and welding instruction or training positions, which occasionally allow partial remote work.
How do you become a production welder?
Start by completing a welding program at a community college or vocational school, which typically covers MIG, TIG, and stick processes along with blueprint reading. After training, pursue an AWS certification to validate your skills to employers. Entry-level fabrication or weld helper roles build production floor experience, and passing employer weld qualification tests moves you into full production welder positions.
Can you get hired as a production welder with little experience?
Yes, many shops hire candidates with minimal professional experience if they can pass a hands-on weld test and demonstrate process knowledge. Completing a vocational welding program, earning an AWS entry-level certification, and practicing on personal or school projects gives you proof of skill even without a long work history. Applying to weld helper and tack welder roles is a practical way to get your first paid production floor experience.
What does the production welder interview process look like?
Most production welder interviews involve a brief conversation about your welding background and the processes you've used, followed by a hands-on weld test on the shop floor. The test typically asks you to run a bead or complete a joint in the position most common to that facility, and an inspector or lead welder evaluates the finished weld. Some employers also review your certifications and conduct a safety knowledge check before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to production welder jobs?
You can find and apply to production welder jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your process experience, certifications, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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