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 >>Trillium Staffing is looking for experienced Welders in Alma. Trillium is seeking qualified candidates that will have an understanding of Flux-Core Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Also should have advanced skills in at least one of the listed processes. Candidates should have experience working with blueprints and weld symbols. Pay rate: $18/hour or more, depending on experience and performance on weld test. Night shift: 5:00pm to 5:30am, Mon - Thu (includes 16% shift premium). Apply now! Requirements: - High school diploma or GED - previous education or certification is preferred - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. - Ability to supply own basic tools (grinders, scrapers, fillet gauges) - Ability to pass pre-employment screenings Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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See More Details >>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.
