Ford Motor Company

Overview

This job posting is for skilled trade welders to fill openings throughout Southeast Michigan. Welders will be compensated with a competitive hourly rate and provided with comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Use electricity and torches to produce heat and solder together components made from various metals.
• Weld small components for residential use and large components like pipelines and beams.
• Consult blueprints and sketches to execute jobs and tasks to specification.
• Assess equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods.
• Monitor equipment for appropriate usage and temperature.
• Maintain knowledge of universal standards and specifications to meet building codes.
• Develop knowledge of methods used for welding various materials and components.
• Operate specialized machinery for industrial welding or supervise robots.
• Trim metal components using heat, fire, and electricity.
• Take apart and dispose of large metal objects.
• Monitor work environment for hazards and maintain healthy ventilation levels.
• Follow safety protocols, including wearing protective gear.

Requirements

• Completed a bona fide apprenticeship or have 8 years of previous experience in welding.
• Knowledge in the construction or manufacturing industries.
• Skilled in metal straightening and fabrication.
• Proficient in MIG, TIG, Heli-Arc, Oxy Acetylene, and Soldering welding methods.
• Ability to perform tasks of the trade and work at heights.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Dental
• Vision

Additional Information

• Willingness to work on any assigned schedule and overtime.
• Successful completion of a job interview, pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check are required.