MIG / TIG Welder Base Pay - $22+ Per Hour - 1st Shift Kalamazoo, MI Benefits We Offer Our Team Members : • Full-time, direct-hire positions • Flexible Schedule : 4-10 hour shifts OR 58 hour shifts! • BASE PAY : $22 per hour + Quarterly Bonuses! • Earn up to $28 per hour with base + bonus • Quarterly Bonus - $13,000 (annual average) • Onsite Welding Academy • Career development opportunities • Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education • Health Insurance (medical / dental / vision) eligible on first day • 401k Match plus profit sharing • Vacation / Holiday Pay • Parental Leave • Volunteer Time • Fun Company-wide Activities Why Landscape Forms? Landscape Forms is the industry leader in integrated solutions of high-design site furniture, advanced LED lighting, structure, and custom environments. For more than 50 years we have developed and created solutions that help designers and other clients achieve beautiful, functional landscapes that enhance the experience of outdoor space. Let's Chat If You : • Are dependable and enjoy a fast paced environment • Prefer a team environment with the opportunity to build relationships with a wide array of people • Finds value in hard work and knowing your role makes an impact • Would rather be active and moving than stuck behind a desk all day • Understand the importance and necessity of maintaining a safe and clean work environment • Thrive in a positive work environment • Enjoys innovation and thinking outside the box • Willing to work overtime Qualifications and Skills of the MIG / TIG Welder • HS Diploma or GED • Stable work history • Positive attitude • Welding Experience - MIG and TIG preferred Summary This position has the responsibility to be proficient at a variety of skills that lead to the successful operation of a team in a manufacturing environment. In order to meet safety, quality, production, cost, and continual improvement objectives each member must be cross-trained and able to operate between the various areas and product specific lines. Principal Accountabilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. • Operate within facility safety guidelines and promote the use of safe practices. • Knowledge of product descriptions, use of scheduling systems, and prioritize work to meet daily production. • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use measuring equipment. • Maintain accurate documentation. • Responsible for learning all operational skills and processes through cross training; i.e. welding, metal finishing, loading fixtures, cutting, etc. • Setup, operate, and maintain machinery and equipment. • Ability to weld / fabricate using either MIG and / or TIG and weld to product quality standards. • Ability to work independently or as a team member to communicate daily goals and run production. • Maintain inventory control of materials using the Kan Ban system and other material systems. • Actively promote workplace organization following established 5S criteria. • Recognize and prep critical areas to meet established product quality standards. • Produce a smooth, continuous flow of product through cell to achieve at least 95% on-time delivery. • Participate and implement suggestions to continuously improve products and processes. • Adhere to the guidelines as established in the Employee Handbook. Education, Experience and Skills High School Diploma or GED and training or experience in related field required. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in common units of measure. Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions and deal with problems involving concrete variables. Must have basic computer proficiency. Ability to read, comprehend, and write basic instructions. Ability to give clear instruction on procedures and policies. Physical Requirements and Work Environment Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend and twist 80% of the time, and stand up to 10 hours. The work environment is on the shop floor in a noisy and sometimes hot location. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the principal accountabilities.
See More Details >>Fabricator II (Welding) Job Highlights Title Fabricator II (Welding) Type Full Time (1st shift) Experience Required Function Manufacturing Location Niles, MI, United States Company Stryker Company Profile Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. The company offers innovative products and services in Orthopedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. Job Profile The company is seeking a Fabricator II (welding) who will be responsible for producing high-quality fabricated parts utilizing various fabrication equipment. Educational Qualification • Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED (preferred) Work Experience • Possess previous manufacturing experience (preferred) • Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with machine operation (preferred) Duties/Responsibilities • Able to troubleshoot problems that arise with the work center and parts. • Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications. • Adhering to all Stryker Quality Systems. • Assures compliance with QSR/ISO procedures/policies, customer service goals, and quality standards, while meeting production goals. • Cleans parts as required. • Committed to quality by striving for reliability and quality in our products, continuously searching for ways to enhance performance, and meeting all training and documentation criteria. • Conducts inspections in accordance with relevant gage plans with a working knowledge of how to operate calipers and angle gages. • Responsible for preventative maintenance of the machining center and compliance with the 6-S schedule. Performs minor repairs on fabrication cell equipment. • Responsible for Robot Operator 1, CNC, and Bonding robots in addition to the responsibilities under Fabricator 1. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities • Ability to operate basic fabrication equipment required. • Ability to operate equipment specified above in addition to Fabricator 1 equipment. • Ability to use height stands, calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring systems, and other inspection equipment to inspect workpieces. • Basic skills – Ability to read and follow blueprints, basic reading, metrology and math skills, and ability to adhere to safety-related issues to include, but not limited to, good housekeeping and ergonomics practices. • Must have passed and will maintain the Level 1 Operator Qualifications. • Must have skills in team concepts and basic preventative maintenance. • Quality training, including visual inspection of welds (if operating a robot welder), incoming part quality, gage plan completion, and proper part loading. • Set-up skills to include the following prints and product specifications needed. Physical Requirements • Job demands include prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, sitting, standing, or crawling as appropriate. • May be exposed to loud noises. • May be required to reach, push or pull in order to accomplish job accountabilities. • Meets cognitive demands to include visual discrimination/memory, auditory discrimination/memory reading ability, independent decision making, and retention of specific knowledge. • Requires ability to lift/carry 10-50 lbs. on a frequent basis depending on a product line, may rarely lift/carry 50-75 lbs. • Requires coordination of hands or eye/hand/foot. • Requires hand grasp ability. • Requires the operation of machinery as appropriate for the performance of a job. • Requires use of safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, and other necessary PPE in designated areas. Benefits/Perks • Basic life, AD&D, and supplemental life insurance • Discounted employee stock purchase plan • Employee Assistance Program • Matching 401(k), plus the opportunity for a discretionary contribution • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance • Paid Vacation/Sick Time • Short-term and long-term disability insurance • Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 per year • Wellbeing program with incentives • Growth opportunities! Employer’s Statement Stryker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Portage, MI, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge. According to the American Welding Society (AWS), the welding industry is experiencing significant growth, with approximately 320,500 new welding professionals needed by 2029. In Michigan, welders earn an average of $1,950 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $56,000 annually. Training programs, community colleges, and welding schools offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities.
