What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at StaffSource, LLC?
Welder
About the Opportunity
Our client is a rapidly growing custom manufacturing company specializing in precision sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining, industrial coatings, and turnkey mechanical systems. They manufacture high-quality products for a variety of industries and are seeking skilled welders to join their expanding team.
What You’ll Do
As an Exhaust Welder, you’ll fabricate and weld custom automotive exhaust systems and related components. This role is ideal for someone with experience working with thin-gauge metals and precision fabrication.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate custom exhaust components using stainless steel, aluminized steel, and mild steel.
- Cut, roll, bend, and form sheet metal to required dimensions and specifications.
- Perform high-quality MIG and TIG welding on thin-gauge materials.
- Build collectors, mufflers, flanges, transitions, and custom exhaust assemblies.
- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and technical layouts.
- Measure, mark, and assemble components for precise fit-up.
- Inspect finished welds for quality, strength, alignment, and leak prevention.
- Grind, polish, and finish welded assemblies as needed.
- Maintain fabrication tools, welding equipment, and a clean work area.
- Follow all safety procedures and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in sheet metal fabrication and welding.
- Strong MIG welding skills; TIG welding experience is highly preferred.
- Experience working with stainless steel and other exhaust-grade materials.
- Ability to operate fabrication equipment such as brake presses, rollers, shears, plasma cutters, and grinders.
- Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS welding certification or equivalent.
- Experience with metal forming and layout development.
- Familiarity with purge welding stainless steel.
- Automotive or performance exhaust fabrication experience is a plus.
Why Join?
- Stable, full-time opportunity with a growing manufacturer.
- Modern, clean production environment.
- Opportunity to work on custom, high-quality fabrication projects.
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- Career advancement opportunities with a company focused on long-term growth.
StaffSource is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture.
Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20 year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct national, regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.
Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20 year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct national, regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.
Salary : $18 - $35