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Welder - Light Industrial 1st & 2nd Shift

Tabet Manufacturing Co.
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026

Tabet Manufacturing Co. has openings for full time Welders. The candidate should be a multitasker with excellent communications skills and a positive upbeat attitude. This position will perform welding on assigned projects by staging and setting up materials and equipment. Responsible for fitting and welding of various types of metal using a TIG/ MIG process. This position requires knowledge of basic welding techniques and a proficient ability to weld. Strict adherence and awareness of proper safety techniques is essential. Accurate measurements, and the ability to read and use a tape measure and calipers is required. Due to the nature of the work this position must be a US citizen.

Available Shifts:

1st Shift: 6am-2:30pm

2nd Shift: 2pm-10:30pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Welding of a variety of metals in varying thickness
  • Read and interpret blueprints
  • Inspect welds for accuracy
  • Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, tapping and cutting of steel/aluminum and other parts
  • Change wire, welding, as needed
  • Change gas tanks, as needed
  • Maintain assigned tools, equipment, and working areas in clean, neat, and orderly condition; use prescribed safety equipment and follow safety rules.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
  • Previous welding experience (3 years).
  • Excellent knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to weld metal at varying degrees of width (16ga to 1-1/2" thick)

Equipment Used

  • 350 Miller tig / 350p Miller mig
  • Electric and pneumatic hand grinders
  • Simple hand tools

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push objects weighing up to 50lbs.
  • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to visually identify and distinguish colors.
  • Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.
  • Prolonged stooping, kneeling, walking, standing and sitting.

We offer a great workplace full of motivated team members who are dedicated to success. We offer a competitive wage based on experience and a full benefits package that includes;

  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation accrual rate based on the length of employment.
  • Medical insurance program.
  • Dental insurance program
  • 401K savings plan; Company matches 4% of employee contribution
  • Health savings account
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $26

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