MIG Welder - 1st shift
Hiring bonus: $25 — Champion Personnel pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Champion Personnel
- Location
- Lorain, OH
- Job type
- Temporary
- Pay
- $18.00/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Welder
- Industry
- Construction & Skilled Trades
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Weekly
- $720
- Yearly (full-time)
- $37,440
This job pays about $18.00/hour — 26% below the median for Welder jobs in Ohio ($24.20/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Welder jobs in Ohio right now
- 6 open Welder jobs in Ohio from 1 agency.
- Pay in these listings: $16.75 – $28.00/hour, median $19.00/hour.
- Typical Welder pay in Ohio: $24.20/hour ($50,336/year, BLS).
Job description
Job Title: MIG Welder (Manufacturing)
Pay & 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.
Hours & Location: Lorain, OH
Monday–Thursday: 6:30am–3:00pm
Friday: 6:30am–12:30pm
Dress code: jeans, t-shirt. Steel-toe boots required.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform MIG welding to secure finished metal coils to metal pallets
Set up your work area, position materials, and follow weld instructions
Complete visual checks to confirm clean, consistent welds
Stay safety-focused and keep the welding area clean and organized
Work on your feet in a busy production environment and follow direction from the team
Required Qualifications:
Prior MIG welding experience (must have welded before to be considered)
Dependable attendance and the ability to work well with others
Comfortable standing for extended periods in a plant/manufacturing setting
Safety-minded and able to follow written and verbal instructions
Workplace 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.
Contract-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.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Background check
5-panel drug screen
Resume review and interview
#TALROONORTHOLMSTED
Pay & 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.
Hours & Location: Lorain, OH
Monday–Thursday: 6:30am–3:00pm
Friday: 6:30am–12:30pm
Dress code: jeans, t-shirt. Steel-toe boots required.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform MIG welding to secure finished metal coils to metal pallets
Set up your work area, position materials, and follow weld instructions
Complete visual checks to confirm clean, consistent welds
Stay safety-focused and keep the welding area clean and organized
Work on your feet in a busy production environment and follow direction from the team
Required Qualifications:
Prior MIG welding experience (must have welded before to be considered)
Dependable attendance and the ability to work well with others
Comfortable standing for extended periods in a plant/manufacturing setting
Safety-minded and able to follow written and verbal instructions
Workplace 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.
Contract-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.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Background check
5-panel drug screen
Resume review and interview
#TALROONORTHOLMSTED
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