Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to quickly enter the workforce. Training programs last about 6 to 18 months, depending on the depth of the program. According to the American Welding Society, there are currently over 402,333 welders employed throughout the United States, with approximately 9,463 active job openings at any given time. In Alma, MI, welders can expect to earn an average wage of $1,200 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1,500 weekly. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities.
Job Summary: The mig and tig welders fabricate many different items, including pontoon tubes, walls, and furniture frames. All of the welding uses aluminum materials, but some of the aluminum is anodized. The welding areas are set up where each welder is working on a different part of the fabrication process. Key Responsibilities: • Adheres to all safety policies and procedures • Follows all pre-established installation and quality methods, procedures and guidelines to ensure consistency of work • Reads order-specific job travelers and/or engineered drawings to ensure each order is produced to specifications • Uses welders and various hand tools to fabricate pontoon tubes, wall frames, and/or furniture frames • Completes all job duties within given time constraints • Performs other duties as assigned • Cross-trains between several different jobs • Cleans and maintains work area • Pursues continuous improvement to improve efficiency of job duties and work flow Qualifications Job Requirements: • High school diploma or GED • Previous welding experience • Attention to detail • Excellent problem solving skills • Good verbal and written communication skills • Needs good visual judgment to notice errors and/or defects • Ability to accurately read a tape measure • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions • Ability to work in a fast paced, multifunctional team oriented work environment • Ability to work variable hours with short notice (up to 50+ hrs. per week) Physical Requirements and Environment • Must be physically capable of safely lifting a minimum of 60 lbs. without assistance, pushing/pulling 150-300 lb. items with the use of hand trucks or pallet jacks some items are large and/or awkward • Involves standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and climbing ladders for long periods as required • Requires repetitive movement • Includes and noise levels that are distracting and/or uncomfortable • Requires wearing personal protective equipment • Involves extensive walking and exposure to all weather conditions • Requires ability to hear and respond to radio communications • Requires visual acuity for accurately receiving parts
See More Details >>Job Title: Welder Job Description We are seeking a skilled Welder with an understanding of main welding processes such as FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW. The ideal candidate will be advanced in at least one of these welding techniques and capable of using oxy-fuel, plasma arc, and carbon arc cutting equipment. The Welder should be able to set parameters on welding machines with guidance from the supervisor and understand information listed on Welding Procedure Specifications. Responsibilities • Read and interpret blueprints accurately. • Perform welding using MIG and Flux Core techniques with at least 2 years of experience. • Utilize oxy-fuel, plasma arc, and carbon arc cutting equipment effectively. • Set parameters on welding machines under the guidance of a supervisor. • Follow written and verbal directions from the department supervisor. • Adapt to and learn new welding techniques. Essential Skills • 2 years of experience with MIG welding. • 2 years of experience with Flux Core welding. • 2 years of experience in reading blueprints. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $52000.00/yr. Benefits offered. Shift premium for night shift (once direct). The facility is large, clean, and very well lit. Huge opportunity due to size, volume of business, and technical positions they require to operate. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Alma,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Average Starting Hourly Pay Range $19.47 - $25.05 Day Shift 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday 16% Night Shift Premium Available Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm-5:30 am PTO upon hire, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits are offered after 90 days of employment, 401K after 6 months Overview: As a Welder I for MERRILL you should have a basic understanding of weld symbols, welding positions, and blueprint reading. Also need to have a general knowledge of various hand tools that will be used to perform their duties such as grinders, tape measures, chipping hammers, and personal protective equipment. Job Functions: • Basic understanding of welding with Flux-Core Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Should be advanced in at least one of these main welding processes. • Show basic understanding of welding using Oxy-Fuel, Plasma Arc Cutting, and Carbon Arc Cutting equipment. • Be able to set parameters on their welding machine with guidance from the supervisor, and understand the information that is listed on the Welding Procedure Specifications. • Maintain a safe work environment through proper training and awareness. Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED • Level 1 welder certification preferred. • Must be able to follow written and verbal directions, from department supervisor. Able to learn and adapt new welding techniques. • Lift up to 50 lbs. and frequent bending, stooping, and twisting.
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