Welder
Cleveland, TN · On-site
$41.97/hr
Welder Location: Charleston, TN Salary: $41.97/hour starting rate Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts Focus ... Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship ...
Cleveland, TN · On-site
$41.97/hr
Welder Location: Charleston, TN Salary: $41.97/hour starting rate Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts Focus ... Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship ...
Cleveland, TN · On-site
$41.97/hr
Welder Location: Charleston, TN Salary: $41.97/hour starting rate Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts Focus ... Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship ...
Charleston, TN · On-site
Fabrication, repairs, welding, and installation on all equipment. * Maintain a clean and organized ... Operations Temporary Skilled / Semi-skilled Bilfinger Operations
Charleston, TN · On-site
Fabrication, repairs, welding, and installation on all equipment. * Maintain a clean and organized ... Operations Temporary Skilled / Semi-skilled Bilfinger Operations
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To thrive as a Temporary Welder, you should have proficiency in various welding techniques (such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding) and a solid understanding of blueprint reading and metal fabrication, often supported by a welding certification or vocational training. Familiarity with welding equipment, safety gear, and adherence to occupational safety standards is typically expected. Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team are valuable soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure high-quality workmanship, safe operations, and effective contribution to fast-paced project environments.
A Temporary Welder's daily tasks usually include interpreting blueprints or work orders, selecting appropriate materials, and performing various welding processes to join or repair metal components. You’ll also be responsible for setting up and maintaining welding equipment, conducting quality checks on completed welds, and ensuring safety protocols are strictly followed. Depending on the project's needs, you might work closely with fabricators, supervisors, or other welding professionals to complete assignments efficiently and on schedule. This hands-on and collaborative work environment offers a dynamic routine and valuable experience for those interested in expanding their welding skills.
A Temporary Welder is a skilled tradesperson hired for a short-term position to perform welding tasks such as joining, cutting, or repairing metal components. These positions are often project-based or fill in for permanent staff during peak workloads. Temporary Welders must typically have experience with various welding techniques, such as MIG, TIG, or stick welding, and follow safety regulations. The job may be available in industries like construction, manufacturing, or shipbuilding. Duration can vary from a few days to several months, depending on the employer's needs.

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Title: Welder
Location: Charleston, TN
Salary: $41.97/hour starting rate
Schedule:4 10-hour shifts
Focus:TheWelder position inspects, repairs, installs, adjusts and maintains equipment as related to the job of pipe welder; receives instructions on scheduled or emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be performed. This role will also include secondary Millwright responsibilities. This involves work as a machine and equipment repairer and the performance of various mechanical maintenance duties at a chemical plant.
Welder Essential Job Functions:
Locates and diagnoses trouble and determines material and replacement needs and most expedient method of making repairs; Notifies supervision of mechanical trouble, impending delays to units and assistance or material needs for repairs; Notifies responsible parties when trouble is not mechanical. Operates both electric-welding and acetylene-welding apparatus on carbon steel and various alloys to x-ray standards. Uses CMMS in daily work activities.
Repairs, replaces, installs, dismantles, assembles and adjusts various equipment. Repairs and installs utility and process piping, valves and fittings and works with others on operating units.
Works with the operation, repairs, and maintenance of pumps, compressors, gear boxes, valves, piping, and other equipment throughout the plant as needed.
Any other Millwright responsibilities as needed.
Uses power tools, hand tools, heating and burning equipment, welding equipment, and threading equipment in making repairs, fabrications, assemblies and installations. Performs burning and welding operations as required commensurate with training.
Composes required maintenance reports. Reads prints to fabricate and repair pipe and structures. Answers service calls.
Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition. Operates mobile equipment such as forklifts, boom trucks and cranes in repair or replacement of mechanical equipment. Performs rigging as necessary.
Uses tools, materials and equipment such as drill press, power saw, heating and burning equipment, welding equipment, portable power tools and hand tools, measuring devices, pipe cutting, threading equipment; lubricating equipment; hydraulic jacks; safety devices; testing equipment; scaffolds; plant mechanical equipment; cranes; mobile equipment; spare parts; lubricants and pipe. Wears specialized PPE such as full-face respiratory protection and chemical protection clothing as required.
Job activities may involve working near extremely hot temperatures, high voltage, heavy equipment, various gases, hazardous chemicals, in high locations (up to 100 feet), congested areas and lifting up to 50 pounds. Improper actions or mistakes could result in accidents lethal to self and others. Burns and explosions are a potential hazard.
Welder Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of five years pipe welding work experience (industrial setting preferred); journey level Welder designation preferred
A complete employment application that explains a detailed work history required (resume/application must detailat least 5 years pipe welding work experience)
Must be able to work overtime and call-ins as needed
Able to demonstrate basic computer skills, math and problem-solving; mechanical, numerical and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly
Able to pass a functional physical testing and able to use standard safety equipment
Able to climb ladders/stairs and work at heights
Able to work in tight or closed-in spaces
Pass a physical, drug screen and background check if job offer is received and accepted
Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Who We Are
Since 1892, Olin Corporation has steadily grown to become the industry leader in both chemicals manufacturing and ammunition. The three divisions of Olin Corporation, Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Olin Epoxy and Winchester, employ approximately 8,000 global team members in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.
Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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