Embarking on a career as a welder in Lansing, MI, often begins with enrolling in a technical training program, which can range from 6 to 18 months and provides the necessary skills for immediate employment. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 9,463 active welding job openings nationwide, with a significant demand for welders in manufacturing and infrastructure development. In Lansing, MI, welders can expect to earn an average of $1,956 per week, with experienced professionals potentially surpassing $56,700 annually. Welding apprenticeships and certifications, such as the Certified Welder credential, are crucial for career advancement and can lead to roles with enhanced responsibilities and higher compensation.
Welder Fabricator Compensation: Up to $28.00 per hour Location: Lansing, MI Shift: Monday to Friday; 1st & 2nd Shift • 1st shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM • 2nd shift: 2:30 PM - 11:30 PM Company Overview: We are a leading provider of complete machining and fabrication solutions, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service. We assist with project needs from design concept through installation support. Full-Service Fabrication and Machine Shop: • CNC Lathe • Precision Conventional Lathes • Overhead Crane • Shears, Press Break • MIG and TIG welding • Steel Carbon and Aluminum • Plasma Cutting Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Welder Fabricator to fabricate and assemble metal components according to blueprints and technical drawings. This role offers growth and advancement, with potential for temp-to-hire placement for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities: • Fabrication and Assembly: Weld together metal components of products such as steel bars, steel and aluminum details, fabrications, and plates using MIG/TIG welding equipment. • Electrode Handling: Obtain specified electrode and insert it into the portable holder or thread consumable electrode wire through a portable welding gun. • Equipment Connection: Connect cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as specified by Welding Engineer or Technician. • Power Supply Management: Start power supply to produce electric current for welding. • Arc Formation: Strike arc to generate heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpiece, joining edges of workpiece. • Welding Guidance: Manually guide electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead. • Welding Positions: Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions. • Examine Welds: Inspect welds for bead size and other specifications. • Filler Rod Application: Apply filler rod manually to supply weld metal. • Workpiece Preparation: Clean or degrease weld joint or workpiece; prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces. • Repair and Assembly: Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, position and clamp workpieces together, and assemble them in jig or fixture. • Tack Assemblies: Tack assemblies together as needed. • Weld Cleanup: Chip off excess weld, slag, and spatter; preheat workpiece with hand torch or heating furnace. Skills and Qualifications: • Experience: Minimum 1 year of MIG & TIG welding experience. • Mechanical Knowledge: Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve fabrication issues. • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in operating plasma cutting and machining equipment. • Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately. • Standards: Familiar with metal fabrication codes and standards. • Attention to Detail: Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills. • Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Benefits: • Dental, health, and vision insurance • Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and life insurance • Paid time off and holidays • Professional development assistance • Retirement plan (Simple IRA with 3% employer match after 1 year) • Tool account and payroll deduction for tool purchases How to Apply: Apply now or contact FasTemps Staffing Solutions at 517-855-2020 for more information. Join our team and contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Shift: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Evening shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>2nd shift 2-10:30PM M-F and 3rd Shift 10PM-6:30AM S-T Job Overview We are seeking a skilled MIG and TIG Welder to join our dynamic team. Knowledge of Mig / Tig welding processes Obtain supplies and parts required doing the job and performing proper set up of welding power supplies and controls. Inspect all welds to assure each meets quality standards, troubleshoot problems and make adjustments as required. Clean welding station and maintain neatness Ability to set up welder, apply appropriate weld process Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent Ability to correctly use and read gauges #IND5 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $29.25 - $29.55 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Shift: • 8 hour shift • Evening shift • Night shift • Overnight shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>American Rheinmetall Vehicles, Inc. Next-generation solutions for the U.S. Armed Forces FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Approved Date: 3/8/18 Job Title: Mig/Tig Welder Department: Production Summary Welds together metal components of products such as steel bar, steel and aluminum details, fabrications, and plates along with many other weldments using mig/tig welding equipment by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned • Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun. • Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer or Welding Technician. • Starts power supply to produce electric current. • Strikes (forms) arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpiece and join edges of workpiece. • Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle. • Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions. • Examines weld for bead size and other specifications. • Applies filler rod manually to supply weld metal. • Cleans or degreases weld joint or workpiece. • Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes. • Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces. • Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter. • Preheats workpiece with hand torch or heating furnace. • Positions and clamps workpieces together or assembles them in jig or fixture. • Tacks assemblies together. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies. Quantity of Work The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed. Quality of Work The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework. Judgement/Knowledge of Job Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc. Attendance/Dependability Punctuality and attendance. Teamwork/ Attitude Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism. Initiative/Independence The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision. Adherence to Policy Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001. Adherence to Safety Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE. Education And/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. American Rheinmetall Vehicles is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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