Title: Structural Welder Shift: 1st Pay: $20.00 - $23.00/hour Location: Kentwood, MI This position fabricates and builds the test chamber’s structural frame through following blueprints/mechanical engineering drawings. This position uses raw steel to MIG weld a structural steel frame per specs. Duties and Responsibilities • Reads tape measure easily • Fabricates by welding sheet metal and structural steel to correct dimensions under proper supervision • Uses math functions accurately—multiplication, division, conversion of decimals to fractions • Fabricates welded sheet metal parts and structural steel frames to the correct dimensions per print from a collection of prints in a job work folder • Grinds all outside welds smooth in preparation for a finish paint part • Reads blueprints/mechanical engineering drawings • Lays out holes to proper dimensions per prints • Demonstrates knowledge of MIG welding applications #TECH123
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in Kentwood, MI, often begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society, there is a significant demand for welders, with projections indicating that approximately 320,500 new welding professionals will be needed by 2029. In Kentwood, MI, the average weekly wage for welders is around $1,263, with experienced professionals earning up to $2,559 per week. Training programs, apprenticeships, and vocational schools offer pathways to enter this field, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse opportunities across various industries.
