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Posted 12 August, 2026

MIG Welder - 1st shift

Champion Personnel System
Lorain, OH, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: MIG Welder (Manufacturing)\n
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\nPay & Benefits: $18/hr, plus paid breaks and a paid 30-minute lunch. Contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term stability. Once hired in, benefits include medical (80/20 plan), dental, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid holidays, and 1 week of vacation after year 1.\n
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\nHours & Location: Lorain, OH\n
\nMonday-Thursday: 6:30am-3:00pm\n
\nFriday: 6:30am-12:30pm\n
\nDress code: jeans, t-shirt. Steel-toe boots required.\n
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\nJob Responsibilities:\n
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\nPerform MIG welding to secure finished metal coils to metal pallets\n
\nSet up your work area, position materials, and follow weld instructions\n
\nComplete visual checks to confirm clean, consistent welds\n
\nStay safety-focused and keep the welding area clean and organized\n
\nWork on your feet in a busy production environment and follow direction from the team\n
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\nRequired Qualifications:\n
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\nPrior MIG welding experience (must have welded before to be considered)\n
\nDependable attendance and the ability to work well with others\n
\nComfortable standing for extended periods in a plant/manufacturing setting\n
\nSafety-minded and able to follow written and verbal instructions\n
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\nWorkplace Snapshot: This is a clean, well-run facility in a unique manufacturing niche that supports major steel-related customers. Safety is taken seriously with regular safety meetings and structured training, and the environment is described as clean and not overly loud. There's room to learn more of the process over time and move into other shop roles.\n
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\nContract-to-Hire & Pay Progression: Start at $20/hr Pay is reviewed when converting to direct hire, and additional increases follow the company's standard review schedule after hire-in.\n
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\nPre-Employment Requirements:\n
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\nBackground check\n
\n5-panel drug screen\n
\nResume review and interview\n
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