We are seeking a skilled and detail oriented welder/fabricator to join our team. As a welder/fabricator you will play a crucial role in repairing equipment and building specialized tools. This position requires the ability to work alone most of the time, a willingness to go to jobsites on occasion to make repairs on heavy equipment, and be competent and confident in your abilities. If you are passionate about working with metal and have the necessary qualifications we would love to speak with you. Responsibilities: • Read and gather accurate measurements • Perform basic math calculations to ensure accurate measurements and dimensions • Use experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals • Collaborate with team members to complete projects, troubleshoot, resolve issues, on time and within budget • Fabricate large scale projects • Repair heavy duty trucks & equipment using stick/MIG/TIG welding • Set up and install welding components/equipment according to set specs • Receive and follow instructions and communicate with co workers effectively • Document daily work and progress • Read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines & complete assignments safely • Strong problem solving skills and ability to work well in a team environment • Maintain a clean and safe workplace • Perform other duties as assigned Experience: • Proven experience as a Fabricator/Welder or similar role • Proficient in MIG/TIG welding techniques • Strong mechanical knowledge and ability to use power tools effectively • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings • Experience with plasma cutting • Familiarity with using micrometers and other precision measuring tools • Experience operating fork lifts is a plus • Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high quality work • Knowledge of Air Arc gouging would be a plus. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 45 per week Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Shift: • Day shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Job Title: Welder Reports to: Weld Lead Department: Welding Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt Position Summary: Creates quality cabinet welds according to product specification and blueprints. Resolves problems and notifies supervisor of deficiencies and issues regarding completion. Essential Responsibilities: • Create quality welds according to blueprints (weld symbols). • Inspect welds for accuracy. • Set up equipment and weld parts together using TIG, MIG, gas welding, brazing and any combination of arc welding processes. • Change wire, welding, as needed; Change gas tanks, as needed • Responsible for the proper stacking, identifying and moving of all finished products to the proper location. • Ensure all equipment is properly set-up and used in a safe manner and that all safety devices are in use. • Performs first piece inspections as well as all subsequent inspections as required by RMF standards. • Monitor equipment and request maintenance when required. • Perform simple maintenance and repair as required • Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment - running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts • Grinding and DA of parts welded • Continuous improvement, quality, and safety Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred 2 years’ experience with MIG/TIG welding carbon and stainless steel preferred 2 years’ experience interpreting blueprints preferred Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, machines, hardware, and assembly tools; Ability to read and interpret blueprints and layouts when needed. Ability to work at a quick pace while maintaining quality and safety standards. Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills; Good computer skills. Abilities: Ability to accurately prepare documents, production sheets and other reports and related paperwork as required by our procedures; Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints; Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion; Ability to apply principles of logical thinking of a wide range of practical problems; Ability to work independently and make independent decisions. Training Requirements: • General Safety. • Quality System Awareness and Procedures. Physical Demands & Work Environment: The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. Work might entail significant time spent standing, exposure to extreme temperatures, enduring distracting/uncomfortable sounds and noise levels, as well as exposure to potentially hazardous conditions and equipment. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Employee may be required to climb stairs as needed to access various areas of the building. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus. Overtime may be necessary as work load’s dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
See More Details >>**Job Description Summary** • *Job Description** • *Roles and Responsibilities:** • *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Assemble and TIG weld aerospace castings and details + Use fixtures, tools, and gauges to produce aerospace parts meetings blueprint drawing tolerances + Follow detailed work instructions + Practice weld procedures per GE and Nadcap/AWS specifications + Work in a team environment, participate in Action Workouts, and contribute to the LEAN Manufacturing workplace + Practice safe work habits and maintain a hazard-free work environment • *QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:** + Must have minimum of two years Gas Tungsten Arc (Heliarc) welding experience + Pass Gas Tungsten Arc Weld test on nickel base, cobalt base and stainless steel alloys (groove and fillet welding per MIL-W-1595) + Prefer 2 years of college or trade school background or professional industry equivalency + Must be able to complete qualification training on nickel and cobalt per AWS D17.1 + Good attendance, attitude and work habits will be required + Employee must have no disqualifications on his/her record for the past six months • *Desirable Qualifications:** + Prefer 2 years of college or trade school background or professional industry equivalency • *Additional Information:** + If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/hiring process with GE. If you are unable or limited in your ability to apply or interview as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by emailing us at accommodation.mailbox@ge.com . + Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen (as applicable). NOTE: Employee will have a 60-day period to establish performance in new classification and acquire necessary tools. If such performance is not established and maintained, the individual will be returned to previous classification. _This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._ • *Additional Information** GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). • *Relocation Assistance Provided:** No GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. • *Job Description Summary** • *Job Description** • *Roles and Responsibilities:** • *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Assemble and TIG weld aerospace castings and details + Use fixtures, tools, and gauges to produce aerospace parts meetings blueprint drawing tolerances + Follow detailed work instructions + Practice weld procedures per GE and Nadcap/AWS specifications + Work in a team environment, participate in Action Workouts, and contribute to the LEAN Manufacturing workplace + Practice safe work habits and maintain a hazard-free work environment • *QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:** + Must have minimum of two years Gas Tungsten Arc (Heliarc) welding experience + Pass Gas Tungsten Arc Weld test on nickel base, cobalt base and stainless steel alloys (groove and fillet welding per MIL-W-1595) + Prefer 2 years of college or trade school background or professional industry equivalency + Must be able to complete qualification training on nickel and cobalt per AWS D17.1 + Good attendance, attitude and work habits will be required + Employee must have no disqualifications on his/her record for the past six months • *Desirable Qualifications:** + Prefer 2 years of college or trade school background or professional industry equivalency • *Additional Information:** + If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/hiring process with GE. If you are unable or limited in your ability to apply or interview as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by emailing us at accommodation.mailbox@ge.com . + Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen (as applicable). NOTE: Employee will have a 60-day period to establish performance in new classification and acquire necessary tools. If such performance is not established and maintained, the individual will be returned to previous classification. _This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._ • *Additional Information** GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). • *Relocation Assistance Provided:** No GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Norton Shores, MI, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing hands-on experience and classroom learning. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders nationwide, with a significant demand for new professionals due to an aging workforce. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a steady growth in the welding sector, with median annual earnings for welders exceeding $45,000. In Norton Shores, MI, welders can earn an average of $1,875 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $108,000 annually. Technical schools, community colleges, and industry programs offer pathways to certification, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities.
