Laborup

Welder / Fabricators

Laborup  •  $28/hr  •  Nashville, TN (Onsite)  •  12 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking skilled Welder / Fabricators to join our dynamic manufacturing team.This is a direct-hire role from Day 1, offering full benefits, multiple shift options, and long-term job security right out of the gate.

In this role, you will fabricate high-end metal details, complex weldments, and architectural facade products. This is a custom manufacturing environment, not a repetitive assembly line—you will have the opportunity to build highly visible, high-impact work that you can be proud of.

This is a blueprint-heavy role where you will rely on engineering drawings to guide your work. Your primary focus will be on MIG welding—specifically working on flat parts, tubing, and structural assemblies—alongside general custom fabrication. While strong MIG and fabrication skills are the core of this job, any TIG welding experience you bring to the table is a fantastic bonus.

Compensation

  • $27 - $28 / hr
  • Shift differential on 2nd and weekend

Shift

  • 1st shift: 5am-4:30pm M-Th
  • 2nd shift: 5pm-4:30am M-Th
  • Weekend shift: 5am-5pm F-Sun

Benefits

  • Health, vision, dental
  • 401(k) + match
  • PTO

Responsibilities:

  • Execute Precision MIG Welding – Perform high-quality MIG welding, heavily focusing on flat parts, tubing, and structural components. You must be able to adapt to a variety of thicknesses and positions. (TIG welding experience is a strong plus!)
  • Fabricate Architectural Metals & Facades – Interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, bills of materials, and diagrams to accurately layout, fit, and fabricate complex structural weldments and facade components.
  • Ensure High-End Finish Quality – Because much of our work is visible (architectural), you must produce clean welds and utilize grinders/finish tools to meet strict aesthetic specifications.
  • Operate Fabrication Tools and Equipment – Utilize handheld tools (grinders, weld stud guns) and heavy machinery (forklifts, overhead cranes) to manipulate large metal components safely and efficiently.
  • Perform In-Process Quality Inspections – Use calipers, weld gauges, tape measures, and other precision tools to verify geometric accuracy; identify defects early and rework as needed to meet specifications.
  • Maintain Equipment and Work Area – Perform preventative maintenance on weld machines, create specific setups/fixtures for unique builds, and keep the workspace clean and safe.
  • Model Professional Shop Behavior – Work effectively in a team environment, respect all teammates, and demonstrate self-motivation and high attention to detail.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3-5 years of experience as a metal fabricator
  • Strong proficiency in MIG welding (specifically flat parts, tubing, and structural welding)
  • Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical instructions
  • Physical ability to lift 30-50 lbs regularly and perform repetitive tasks/manual dexterity work
  • Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane

Preferred Skills

  • TIG welding experience is highly preferred
  • Basic computer navigation and utilization skills
  • Experience in architectural metals, custom manufacturing, or job-shop environments
  • Certification in welding or fabrication technology

The Ideal Candidate

  • MIG & Fabrication Expert – You are highly capable with MIG welding on structural parts and tubing. If you also know how to TIG weld, even better!
  • Blueprint-Driven Builder – You can translate complex weld symbols and drawings into clean, accurate assemblies and catch dimensional issues before they become rework. You are highly comfortable doing blueprint-heavy work.
  • Architectural Eye – You understand that in facade work, the finish matters. You take pride in clean beads, precise fit-up, and top-tier fabrication.
  • Reliable Team Player – You bring energy to the floor, communicate clearly with management, and respect the safety and workflow of your fellow teammates.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Disability insurance
Laborup

About Laborup

Laborup is the #1 AI powered talent platform for America’s industrial workforce. We use AI to create jobs, not take them away. We help HR and plant leaders hire and keep the skilled workers who keep plants running: machinists, welders, maintenance techs, operators, industrial electricians, and engineers. USA Today called us the “LinkedIn for blue collar workers,” and Forbes profiled our work in “How AI Is Solving America’s 1 Trillion Dollar Manufacturing Labor Crisis.”

Today we work with manufacturers from 50 person shops to large public companies with tens of thousands of employees, and the story is the same everywhere. It is hard to find talent, hard to keep good people, and staffing costs keep rising. In a market where filling critical industrial roles can take months and turnover is constant, Laborup helps teams move qualified workers from first contact to on site interview in days instead of weeks and keep them on the floor longer.

Most of the workers our customers need are not on LinkedIn or the usual job boards. Laborup uses AI to find this hidden workforce, call and text them, screen and qualify them, build real profiles, and match them directly to the plants and roles where they can succeed. For workers, that means real, permanent roles at serious manufacturers, not one off gigs. For companies, it is durable infrastructure for hiring and retention at scale in a labor market that will stay tight for years.

We work across nuclear, defense, and advanced manufacturing, as well as sectors like aerospace, automotive, and food production. Teams that use Laborup hire 5 to 10 times faster, see around 3 times better retention, and cut cost per hire by up to 50 to 70 percent. That turns into fewer empty shifts, fewer missed orders, more stable teams, and more capacity without more headache.

We are building the modern talent system for America’s industrial base with a simple long term goal: put a billion industrial workers to work in good jobs that matter.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Knoxville
Year Founded
Unknown
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