JOB DETAILS

MIG Welder 3rd Shift

CompanyWireCrafters LLC
LocationLouisville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 6, 2026
About The Company
WireCrafters® is the nation’s leading manufacturer of Wire Partitions, Wire Cages and Wire Machine Guarding Systems. Our woven and welded wire mesh systems can be found nationwide providing added security to personnel and equipment cells. Our products can be uniquely designed to your specific application utilizing stocked and custom components for quick shipments on orders. WireCrafters® manufacturers RackBack™, a wire mesh pallet rack safety system designed to keep your inventory secure and your employees safe. Tenant Lockers for garage, condos and apartment storage, as well as our very popular Bicycle Storage Racks. In addition to wire mesh products, WireCrafters® is also known for our GuardRail™ and HandRail™ systems for facility safety. WireCrafters® is a family run, privately held business. Our headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are located in Louisville, Kentucky producing products with domestically sourced raw materials. With fully staffed design and drafting departments, we offer free design assistance to match your exact needs. Visit our website at www.wirecrafters.com to get in touch with a dealer in your area. Contact us or call us at 800-924-9473 with any questions.
About the Role

Description

WireCrafters, LLC, established in 1967, is a manufacturer of wire partitions, storage lockers, safety barriers, and other related material handling products. Privately owned,  WireCrafters has a reputation in the industry for its commitment to legendary customer service, rewarding work for associates, and producing the very best quality products.


Learn more about WireCrafters at www.wirecrafters.com.


Starting pay is $22.50 per hour.  Regular quarterly raises from 3 months until top out pay of $32.84 is reached in 2.5 years. 


3rd shift hours are 8:15 pm – 6:45 am M-Th (some overtime on Friday)


After 90 days you will be eligible for benefits:

· Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· Life Insurance

· 401(k)

· 401(k) Matching

· Paid Time Off



GENERAL SUMMARY

Weld metal components together into various size metal panels in accordance with set specifications, tolerances and requirements to produce high quality woven wire products.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

  • Read and interpret standard production drawings and job specifications.
  • Weld metal components together into various size metal panels.
  • Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter. 
  • Grind off excess weld and/or rough spots using portable grinders.
  • Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Assure that all materials and supplies are available as needed in order to promote maximum efficiency for each work process and meet set productivity goals each day.
  • Detect and notify supervisor of faulty operation of equipment and/or defective materials. 
  • Maintain clean and orderly work area.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Manufacturing facility/ warehouse environment with moderate to loud noise levels.
  • Non-temperature regulated facility.
  • Constant material transport via fork lift throughout facility.
  • 10 hour work days – 4 days per week (Monday – Thursday).
  • Mandatory overtime depending on operation schedule.
  • Work alone or with other co-workers.
  • Steady pace with set productivity goals to be met each day.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Constant standing, bending, and stooping.
  • Frequent reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling.
  • Exerting 50 lbs to 60 lbs of force occasionally, and/or 20 lbs to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
  • Frequent precisely coordinated movements of the fingers and hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble components.  


MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

  • MIG Welder
  • Grinder
  • Hand Drill
  • Standard Measuring Tape
  • Other Various Hand Tools
  • Personal Protective Equipment


Requirements

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

  • MIG welding experience.
  • Able to read standard tape measure.
  • Must be able to read, write and perform basic math calculations.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • High School Diploma or GED


Key Skills
MIG WeldingReading Production DrawingsInterpreting SpecificationsMaterial PreparationGrindingProduct InspectionEquipment OperationMaterial HandlingTape Measure ReadingBasic MathMechanical Aptitude
Categories
ManufacturingTrades
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountLife Insurance401(k)401(k) MatchingPaid Time Off
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The primary duty involves welding metal components together into various sized metal panels according to set specifications to produce high-quality woven wire products. This includes reading drawings, preparing surfaces, grinding excess weld, inspecting products, and ensuring material availability for efficiency.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
115
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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