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Energy Jobline ZR

Welder / Fitter (Contract-to-Hire) in Knoxville

Energy Jobline ZR, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955

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Overview

We’re looking for highly skilled, precision-oriented welders to join a specialized contract team working on complex fabrication projects in a clean, high-spec manufacturing environment. This is a 12-week contract role (W2) with strong potential for full-time hire based on performance, reliability, and craftsmanship.

You’ll be part of a tight-knit, quality-driven production team supporting a range of high-purity process systems, pressure vessels, and stainless piping assemblies. From TIG welding on sanitary-grade stainless to heavy MIG fabrication and orbital welds on pipe spools, your work will directly contribute to systems used in critical industrial, medical, and commercial applications around the world.

This is a great fit for welders who take pride in doing it right the first time, thrive in structured environments, and want to be part of a team that values safety, skill, and attention to detail. All candidates will complete a hands-on weld test prior to start.

Pay & Benefits

Full-Time

$32 - $40 /hr

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Leave, Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Contract

12 week contract

W2 employee with full benefits from day 1

Strong ability to transition to full time employee based on performance

Shift & Schedule

Monday - Thursday

6:00am - 4:30pm

OT may be required on Friday's 6:00am - 2:30pm

Responsibilities

Perform advanced welding and fabrication using MIG, TIG, combination, and orbital techniques on carbon steel, stainless steel, and other specialty metals

Interpret and work from blueprints, weldment drawings, and isometric piping diagrams

Assemble and fit components and subassemblies with precision and consistency

Operate weld equipment and hand tools with a focus on quality and repeatability

Perform clean, code-compliant welds on both structural and sanitary applications

Move, rig, and position materials using cranes, forklifts, and material carts as needed

Maintain a clean and organized workstation with a focus on safety and efficiency

Support manufacturing goals by meeting production timelines and quality standards

Assist in mentoring entry-level welders and contribute to a team-oriented work environment

Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to safety, process, and throughput

Comply with all company procedures, safety regulations, and inspection requirements

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in MIG, TIG, combination, and orbital welding in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Proficiency welding stainless steel and carbon steel with minimal supervision

Strong blueprint reading and weld symbol interpretation skills

Comfortable with precision fabrication for tanks, skids, piping systems, and pressure vessels

Able to pass a hands-on weld test for MIG, TIG, and orbital welding prior to assignment

Skilled in use of grinders, torches, saws, and other shop tools

Familiar with rigging, overhead crane operation, and material handling protocols

Excellent attention to detail, consistency, and quality

High school diploma or GED required; technical certifications or combination welder diploma

U.S. Citizenship required

Willing to work overtime when required, including some Fridays

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