Job Title: Production Welder (Carbon) Location: Niles, MI Shifts: 1st and 3rd Pay: $20.22 (+2.75 for 3rd) What we’re looking for: We are seeking a skilled Production Welder (Carbon) to join our team at the Niles Steel Tank facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in MIG welding, an understanding of blueprint reading, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship. This role is critical to our tank production process, requiring precision, attention to detail, and collaboration with other team members as needed. Please note: This position involves working with heavy steel materials and occasional interior welding within tanks, primarily focusing on exterior welding. In this role, you will: • Follow work instructions, orders, and blueprints to complete assigned tasks efficiently. • Perform tacking, backup welds, fillet welds, and full penetration welds on carbon steel components. • Ensure proper fit-up of joints and thoroughly clean surfaces before tacking or welding. • Clean, inspect, and verify welds meet quality standards for size, penetration, and fill, correcting any defects as necessary. • Tidy up materials and debris after completing each task to maintain a safe, clean workspace. • Primarily weld on the exterior of tanks, with occasional interior welding tasks as required. • Operate equipment on the enamel assembly line. • Provide support to other crews or personnel during downtime or when workload demands. Required qualifications: • 5 years of welding experience required • Welding Certification is required for 3rd shift • Successful Completion of Production Welder (Carbon) Testing. • Familiarity with industrial welding standards and quality inspection techniques. • Basic to intermediate blueprint reading skills for efficient work execution. • Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred. Physical requirements of position: • Ability to lift, carry and move heavy materials (up to 50 lbs) throughout the shift. • Ability to work in confined spaces occasionally and to handle heavy materials as required. • Comfort with standing, bending, and lifting throughout the shift. • Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise welding tasks. Skills to be successful in this role: • Strong attention to detail with an eye for quality and accuracy. • Proactive safety mindset and adherence to company safety protocols. • Good teamwork skills and flexibility to assist in various areas when needed. • Time management and organization skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.86 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Shift: • Day shift • Overnight shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): • Phone Number: • Email: • Are you a former employee? • Are you at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.? • Do you have a Welding Certification? Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Adjunct instructor teaches courses within the welding curriculum. Classes will be day or evening at the Niles, Michigan, campus and may include MIG, TIG, or Stick welding. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Teach effectively and responsibly using a variety of Instructional Methods • Be accessible to students and respond timely to their inquiries • Grade assignments and course(s) in accordance with the College’s Guidelines/timelines. • Utilize the College’s learning management system (Moodle) to post assignments, attendance, and Grades. • Provide the department with student performance data that is required for regular outcomes assessment. • Work comfortably and respectfully with diverse students and College Populations. • The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.
See More Details >>Adjunct instructor teaches courses within the welding curriculum. Classes will be day or evening at the Niles, Michigan, campus and may include MIG, TIG, or Stick welding.Required QualificationsCertified Welding Inspector/Certified Welding Educator or Certified WelderPreferred QualificationsAssociates Degree in welding technology, certificate, or journeyman cardIndustry experience in weldingTeaching ExperienceEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Teach effectively and responsibly using a variety of instructional methods.Be accessible to students and respond timely to their inquiries.Grade assignments and course(s) in accordance with the College’s guidelines/timelines.Utilize the College’s learning management system (Moodle) to post assignments, attendance, and grades.Provide the department with student performance data that is required for regular outcomes assessment.Work comfortably and respectfully with diverse students and college populations.The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.All applicants must demonstrate the ability to promote active and collaborative learning through a variety of teaching methods, as well as relate to students. Excellent organization and communication skills as well as the demonstrated use of instructional technology are required.Physical RequirementsMust be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.Additional Information:The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.The employee is subject to environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.Required DocumentsResumeCover LetterOptional DocumentsCurriculum VitaeAcademic Transcripts #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Niles, MI, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both theoretical and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders employed across the United States, with Niles offering numerous entry points for new welders. The median salary for welders is around $45,190 per year, with experienced professionals earning significantly more. Apprenticeships and vocational training programs, supported by organizations like the American Welding Society, help aspiring welders gain the necessary skills and certifications, leading to a stable career with competitive wages and opportunities for advancement.
