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Innovative Trade Services employs the top welders, project managers, pipefitters, and other trades professionals in Middle Tennessee and beyond. Our team is committed to excellence. We seek solutions-oriented trades professionals who share the values of trustworthiness, collaboration, and respect.

Our team is growing. We’re reviewing applications for a number of positions, including those listed below.

Available Positions:

  • We are seeking a Foreman with experience in the industrial field to become an integral part of our team! Someone with experience in both maintenance projects, new construction, and capable of managing existing customer relations. The foreman will successfully oversee projects and manage a team of welders and responsibilities with safety, quality, efficiency, and professionalism as a main focus. This person needs to be self-motivated and always seeking innovative solutions to new challenges.

    We are looking for an individual with experience in industrial work, including (but not limited to):

    • Welding - Weld components together using different welding techniques such as SMAW, MIG, and TIG

    • Metal Fabrication - Must be familiar with layout and drawings, stainless, mild steel, and aluminum

    • Pipe Fitting - Mechanical and weld connections, air, process piping, steam and condensate, and sanitary piping

    • Custom fabrication

    • Maintenance projects

    • Millwright

    • Pipe Fitting and layouts

    • Process systems

    • Mechanical

    • 2D-3D Drafting experience


    Details:

    • Full-Time; Weekdays (7:00am – 3:30pm) with overtime, as needed, to include a rotating on call schedule


    Benefits:

    • Six paid holidays

    • Two weeks of paid time off after one year of service

    • Company match program for 401(k)

    • Uniform shirts provided with a boot and pants reimbursement, annually

    • Gym membership reimbursement, annually


    Expected Job Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Successfully oversee projects and manage a team of welders and responsibilities with safety, quality, efficiency, and professionalism as a main focus

    • Manufacture and fabricate finished metal products

    • Facilitate clear communication and collaboration with the team and customers

    • Install and repair various equipment and components

    • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout and assembly of metal components

    • Measure, cut, shape, and assemble metal pieces using various tools and equipment

    • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment and tools

    • Weld components together using different welding techniques such as stick welding

    • Use press brake machines to bend sheet metal into desired shapes

    • Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy

    • Conduct safety inspections/risk assessments

    • Conduct safety meetings for safety best practices

    • Must understand and enforce follow safety precautions and report any accidents/safety incidents

    • Proficiency in reading blueprints/welding symbols

    • Strict compliance with industry standards/codes

    • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all required times (hearing, respiratory)

    • Perform other task, as needed


    Background Requirements

    • Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a previous leadership experience in millwright,

    • fabrication, manufacturing, or other related fields

    • Familiarity with the industrial field as a whole and able to problem solve with realistic solutions

    • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to different job sites, if needed

    • Must be able to perform work in a variety of situations (i.e., climbing, heights, standing, bending, temperatures, confined spaces)

    • May be required to lift/carry heavy materials of a minimum of 50 lbs.

    • Mechanical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes

    • Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot various welding processes

    • Proficiency in using hand and power tools

    • Basic computer knowledge

    • Proficiency in quality control techniques


    Qualifying Skills

    • Communication

    • Conflict resolution

    • Critical thinking

    • Problem-solving

    • Decision-making

    • Effective delegation

    • Workload management

  • We are looking for an individual with experience in industrial work, including but not limited to:

    • Welding - Weld components together using different welding techniques such as SMAW, MIG and TIG

    • Metal Fabrication - Must be familiar with layout and drawings, stainless, mild steel, and aluminum

    • Pipe Fitting - Mechanical and weld connections, air, process piping, steam and condensate, and sanitary piping


    Details:

    • Full-Time; Weekdays (7:00am – 3:30pm) with overtime, as needed, to include a rotating on call schedule


    Benefits:

    • Six paid holidays

    • Two weeks of paid time off after one year of service

    • Company match program for 401(k)

    • Uniform shirts provided with a boot and pants reimbursement, annually

    • Gym membership reimbursement, annually


    Expected Job Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Manufacture and fabricate finished metal products

    • Install and repair various equipment and components

    • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout and assembly of metal components

    • Perform work in a variety of environments (i.e., heights, temperatures, confined spaces)

    • Measure, cut, shape, and assemble metal pieces using various tools and equipment

    • Weld components together using different welding techniques

    • Operate power tools and hand tools to fabricate and modify metal parts

    • Use press brake machines to form sheet metal into desired shapes

    • Perform routine maintenance on equipment and tools

    • Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy

    • Availability to work overtime, as needed

    • Perform other tasks, as needed


    Required Qualifications:

    • Ability to work with sheet metal and perform welding tasks

    • Mechanical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes

    • Familiarity with rigging, pipe threading, and ductwork

    • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to different job sites, if needed

    • Must be able to perform work in a variety of situations (i.e., climbing, heights, standing, bending, temperatures, confined spaces)

    • May be required to lift/carry heavy materials of a minimum of 50 lbs.

    • Mechanical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes

    • Knowledge various welding processes

    • Proficiency in using hand and power tools


    Qualifying Skills

    • Communication

    • Conflict resolution

    • Critical thinking

    • Problem-solving

    • Decision-making

    • Workload management

  • We are seeking a welder helper to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist welders in various tasks to support the welding process and ensure smooth operations.

    Details:

    • Full-Time; Weekdays (7:00am – 3:30pm) with overtime, as needed, to include a rotating on call schedule

    Benefits:

    • Six paid holidays

    • Two weeks of paid time off after one year of service

    • Company match program for 401(k)

    • Uniform shirts provided with a boot/pants reimbursement, annually

    • Gym membership reimbursement, annually


    Expected Job Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Assist welders in setting up, operating, and maintaining welding equipment

    • Prepare workpieces for welding by cleaning, cutting, grinding, and positioning

    • Handle and transport materials and equipment within the work area

    • Perform basic welding tasks under supervision

    • Maintain a clean and organized work environment

    • Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE

    • Perform work in a variety of environments (i.e., heights, temperatures, confined spaces)

    • Availability to work overtime, as needed

    • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned


    Required Qualifications:

    • Must be able to carry a minimum of 50 lbs.

    • Must have a valid driver’s license

    • Must be able to pass a drug screening

    • Proficiency in using hand and power tools

    • Mechanical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes

    • Familiarity with rigging, pipe threading, and ductwork

    • Basic knowledge of sheet metal fabrication techniques

    • Understanding of construction site safety practices

    • Basic knowledge of welding processes

    • Ability to operate a forklift safely (certification preferred)

    • Strong grasp of basic math for measurements and calculations

    • Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills


    Qualifying Skills

    • Communication

    • Conflict resolution

    • Critical thinking

    • Problem-solving

    • Decision-making

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