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SonocoMig Welder
Salary$25/hr
LocationHartselle, AL, USA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentProduction
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 21, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Mig Weld mild steel together to form the finished product
Ability to lift 30-50 pounds
Work in accordance with safety and quality standards
Work collaboratively with all functions within the plant
Mig Welding with .045 wire and perform fillet and butt joints
Ability to read drawings and Route Sheets
Flexible as individuals are trained on multiple jobs and weld positions
Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems
Excellent attendance
Proven record of success in a fast-paced environment
Good eye to spot defects in the packing line
Skills
MIG Welding
.045 wire
About the role
Position: Mig Welder (Production Associate)
Location: Hartselle, AL
Wage: $25.06/hour
Shift: M-F 4:00am – 2:30pm, with overtime as needed
About the company
From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We’re extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.
While reporting to the shift supervisor you will work in production for our Metco Steel Reels division and be responsible for working in a quick and safe manner. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.
What You’ll Be Doing:
The roles performed are Mig Weld mild steel together to form the finished product. Sheet material range from 16GA – ¼” thick with occasional ¾” plate. Flat Bar 3/16” – 1 ½ thick, 3” I-Beam @ 7.5 pounds per foot, and structural tubing ranging from 1 ¼” Square – 3” x 4” Rectangle. Fitting and forming parts for welding is required in certain jobs. Inspection and grinding is also required in certain jobs. Ability to lift 30-50 pounds is required. Product produced can be viewed at https://www.sonoco.com/products/industrial-products/reels-spools/steel-reels
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Has ability to work in accordance with safety and quality standards
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Ability to work collaboratively with all functions within the plant (safety, quality, maintenance & management)
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Responsible for general housekeeping (5S) of work area and department
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Mig Welding with .045 wire and perform fillet and butt joints.
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Ability to read drawings and Route Sheets to determine the proper job requirements.
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Flexible as individuals are trained on multiple jobs and weld positions.
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Collaborating closely with other departments and teams
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Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations
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Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product
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Learn to set up new jobs, train on other lines and in other departments
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Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area
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Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager
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Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies
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Helping out other departments as needed
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Downtime is cleaning and straightening time