AIS Construction Equipment is proud to be Michigan’s oldest locally owned and operated heavy equipment company. With over 60 years of experience, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and support to our customers throughout the state. We are seeking a skilled and dependable Mobile Weld Technician to join our team in the Greater Detroit area. This is a full-time position with consistent daytime hours, offering the opportunity to work with a respected leader in the construction equipment industry. Responsibilities: • Accurately perform all types of welding (primarily MIG welding) on heavy equipment and related components in shop setting • Line boring on heavy equipment components • Fabricate repairs though torching, cutting, and welding • Accurately complete service reports, checklists, and warranty documentation • Order and return parts as necessary and in a timely manner • Maintain work area, tools, and equipment to promote a clean and safe environment • Utilize tablet/laptop to update job notes daily Requirements: • 18 years of age or older • High school diploma or GED • Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred) • Mechanical aptitude • Prior experience in welding, line boring, cutting and fabricating of equipment and components is required • Knowledge of off-road heavy equipment. Heavy equipment repair experience a plus. • Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling • Able to work in conditions that include loud noise and fumes, work on and around heavy machinery, and bend, walk, stand and sit for extended periods of time and use hand tools • Must be able to pass a background/credit check and drug screening Benefits: • 401K with a generous employer match • Medical, dental, optical and prescription insurance plans • Paid vacation, holiday and sick days • Advancement opportunities from within • Uniforms • Bonus opportunities • Annual company-wide Christmas party and other team-building events • Company apparel and promo gear Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.00 - $36.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: On the road
See More Details >>Job Responsibilities: You will be responsible for using hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. • Welds using M-I-G processes and with a torch welder. • Demonstrated ability to burn using a hand torch. • Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and diagrams and determine critical dimensions and tolerances using measuring tools. Minimum Requirements: • High School diploma or GED required • Welding knowledge through experience or vocational school training • Ability to pass a preliminary weld test and ability to complete AWS D1.1 Code certification within 60 days after being placed in a welding position Work Environment: Family-owned since 1929, Altec specializes in the design, manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, telecom, and specialty equipment. We are the leading equipment and service provider for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets, supporting customers in over 100 countries throughout the world. Shift differential offered. Shift hours/schedules: • 2nd shift: Monday-Friday, 2pm-10pm (working hours may vary depending on the needs of the department) • 3rd shift: Sunday-Thursday, 10pm-6am (working hours may vary depending on the needs of the department)
See More Details >>Job Highlights Title General Welder Type Full Time Experience 8 Years Function Management/Manufacturing Location Dearborn, MI, United States Company Ford Motor Company Company Profile Ford Motor Company is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. It creates transportation solutions built to improve people’s lives. The innovative products, accessories, experiences, and services are designed and produced across six continents. Job Profile The company is searching for a General Welder to join its team. Education Level • Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus Work Experience • Completed a bona fide apprenticeship, or had 8 years of previous experience, or had a combination of previous work experience and training equivalent to a bona fide apprenticeship program in the trade. Duties/Responsibilities • Willingness and ability to work on any assigned schedule, change shifts, work more than 8 hours per day or work overtime, all while maintaining good attendance. • Ability and willingness to learn and follow safety rules and procedures, to work in a team environment, treat co-workers with dignity and respect regardless of personal differences, and accept and follow instructions and requests from leadership. • Ability and willingness to understand and follow instructions, both oral or in writing. • Ability to perform tasks of the trade, stand for extended periods, walk unassisted, work at heights, work overhead including on ladders and platforms and manipulate tools typical of the trade. Tasks will require a certain amount of reaching, lifting, twisting, bending, and use of a PMHV or Hilo. • Ability to perceive differences in details and prints related to trade. • Must be able to effectively maneuver about vehicles, equipment, assembly lines or stations, and about facility. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities • Assesses equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods • Consults blueprints and sketches in order to execute jobs and tasks to specification • Develops working knowledge of dozens of methods used for welding a variety of materials and components • Follows safety protocol, including wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes. • Maintains a thorough knowledge of universal standards and specifications in order to meet building codes and legal requirements • Monitors equipment for appropriate usage and temperature • Monitors work environment for hazards and maintains healthy ventilation levels to avoid particle or gas inhalation • Operates specialized machinery for industrial welding or supervises robots that do the same • Takes apart and disposes of large metal objects like automobiles, ships, and other structures • Trims metal components using heat, fire, and electricity • Uses electricity and torches to produce heat and solder together components made from steel, titanium, copper, and other metals • Welds small components like copper plumbing for residential use and large ones like pipelines for power plants or beams for buildings and bridges Benefits/Perks • Accident and Sickness and Extended Disability Benefits. • Automatic enrollment in TESPHE, the hourly employee 401(k) plan, at an initial pre-tax contribution rate of 3%. Also eligible for Company TESPHE contributions of 10% of base pay and $1 per compensated hour. • Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance. • Company provided premium coverage for Hospital-Surgical-Medical plus Drug, Hearing, Dental, and Vision. • Eligible for holiday pay, profit sharing and lump sum bonuses, paid time off, tuition assistance, and immediate vehicle discount purchase plans. Employer’s Statement Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing hands-on skills and preparing individuals for industry certification. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with approximately 80,000 positions requiring annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Dearborn, MI, welders earn an average of $1,530 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $55,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs offer pathways to this career, leading to strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities across industries such as manufacturing, construction, and energy.
