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1st Shift Welder

McNeilus Steel, Inc.
Morristown, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026 CLOSED ON 9/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Welder position at McNeilus Steel, Inc.?

1st Shift Welder | Morristown, TN

McNeilus Steel, Inc. is accepting applications for a new team member to join our welding team. The schedule is Monday-Thursday, 5:00 am-3:30 pm, with OT as needed.

Duties/ Responsibilities

  • Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment
  • Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
  • Determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques
  • Observe tests on welded surfaces for dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications
  • Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using a micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments
  • Remove rough spots from parts using a portable grinder, hand file, or scraper
  • Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts
  • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
  • Debur parts as needed
  • Keep work area, tools, and equipment neat, organized, and clean
  • Learn, understand, and comply with OSHA requirements, company safety rules, and health policies at all times, working according to good safety practices as posted, instructed, and discussed
  • Use all safety devices, equipment, and PPE as directed and provided for protection
  • Performs other duties as instructed and assigned

Qualifications

  • Must be able to understand, operate, and adjust the welding machine according to the material being used to achieve proper weld
  • Knowledge of steel products
  • Ability to use measuring tools, read, and interpret blueprints
  • Understand and be able to print weld symbols
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to troubleshoot, work well independently, and as a team
  • Be able to read and decipher measurements using a tape measure
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate in fluent English

Benefits offered for this job

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision
  • Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • 401K
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Flexible Benefit Account
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