UNIVERSAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT CO. (OWOSSO) LLC Job Posting POSITION: MIG Welder/Fabricator DESCRIPTION: Assemble various parts supplied from the Metal Prep. Department using a drawing, welders must fabricate and weld all stages of Production which includes the following: 1. Skid Production that includes vertical and horizontal welds of mild steel sheet, tubing, flat bar and channel 2. Front and Side Wall Production 3. Weld out and Final Assembly of Tailgate 4. Grind, Clean up and Final Inspection REQUIREMENTS: 1. Safety Awareness 2. Blueprint Reading 3. MIG Welding 4. Torch Cutting 5. Overhead Hoisting 6. Fork Truck Driving 7. Grinding 8. Use a tape measure, common hand tools PREREQUIREMENTS 1. Pre-employment Drug screen 2. Previous work experience/ or employment references Work Stations normally consist of two (2) welder/fabricators, with torches, grinders, overhead hoist, and fork truck available to assist during the manufacturing process. Ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements, including the ability to stand, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Universal Handling Equipment Co. (Owosso) LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, nation origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Owosso, MI, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with an average hourly wage of $21.23, translating to approximately $849.20 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers National Training Fund help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
