Overview
Take your craftsmanship to the next level fabricating mission-critical hardware for defense and security personnel. We are seeking an experienced Aluminum MIG/TIG Welder to join our advanced manufacturing facility in Mooresville, NC, delivering high-integrity components with tight tolerances, clean aesthetics, and uncompromising durability.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Competitive Pay: $25.00-$31.00/hour
- 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–4:30pm (4 - 10 hour days)
- Full-Time Opportunity: 40 hours per week + overtime if scheduled
- $1000 Sign On Bonus: Paid in two installments after 90 and 180 days of employment (Full time employee benefit, subject to conversion hours & waiting period post full time hire as well as the terms of bonus period)
- Paid Weekly: Get paid your way—direct deposit or pay card options
- Affordable Health Benefits After 30 Days: $5 copays, $5 prescriptions, and FREE telehealth services for you and your family!
- Award-Winning Culture: SIA Best Staffing Firm to Work For winner—investing in your success with great benefits, growth opportunities, and a people-first culture.
- Contract-to-Hire Opportunity: NO temps here—with Ōnin, you are a Teammate from day one! Whether your journey with us lasts two days or two years, we value your contribution.
What You’ll Do as an Aluminum MIG TIG Welder
- Perform high-quality MIG and TIG welding primarily on aluminum assemblies, as well as steel and alloy components, to strict structural and visual standards.
- Accurately read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly blueprints, dimensional tolerances, and standard weld symbols.
- Cut, deburr, clean, fixture, clamp, and tack-weld parts into proper alignment prior to final welding to control heat distortion.
- Safely operate fabrication shop equipment, including band saws, drill presses, grinders, tube benders, and plasma cutters.
- Inspect fit-up and completed welds using calipers, height gauges, fillet gauges, and squares to verify conformance with engineering specifications.
- Set and adjust machine parameters—including amperage, voltage, wire speed, and gas flow rates—and perform routine preventive maintenance on welding equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and strictly adhere to all shop safety protocols, PPE requirements, and hot-work guidelines.
Skills and Experience
What You’ll Bring as a Preferred Candidate:
- 3+ years of professional hands-on MIG and TIG welding and metal fabrication experience, with demonstrated expertise in aluminum alloys.
- Deep understanding of aluminum metallurgy, joint prep, oxide removal, and heat control to eliminate porosity and cracking.
- High proficiency in reading blueprints, understanding basic GD&T callouts, and executing weld symbols accurately.
- Ability to pass hands-on weld testing.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, basic shop math skills, and confidence using standard precision measuring tools.
- Pride in craftsmanship, self-direction, reliability, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a high-tempo production setting.
We don’t hire temps, we hire TEAMMATES!
Benefits
Don't miss this chance to enhance your experience in a manufacturing environment while enjoying competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Weekly pay
- $5 prescription drugs
- $5 doctor's visit copays
- Free teledoctor service
- Free counseling services
- Life insurance included
- Vision insurance included
- Dental insurance included
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Scholarship Opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Free legal services
- Our unbeatable employee discount program
Apply today with Ōnin Staffing Moorsville—your next opportunity is just a click away!