Welder
Location
Barlow Branch, MI
Wage
$19 – $22/hr
Employment Type
Full-time
Required Skills & Certifications
MIG WeldingTIG Welding
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Posted on September 1, 2026
Job Description
Overview
Our client, a leading manufacturer in the industrial equipment sector, is seeking a Welder to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, safety consciousness, and a proactive attitude, which will align successfully in the organization.
Responsibilities
- Perform MIG and TIG welding on various metal components according to specifications
- Read and interpret tape measures, weld prints, and symbols to ensure precise fabrication
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by adhering to safety protocols
- Stand, bend, twist, and lift up to 30 pounds consistently during work shifts
- Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines and quality standards
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years welding experience in a manufacturing setting
- Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding techniques
- Ability to read tape measures, weld prints, and symbols accurately
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Reliable transportation to and from the work site
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO
Additional Information
- Location: Traverse City, MI
- Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm Monday through Friday, overtime sometimes available and encouraged
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
How this job compares in Barlow Branch, MI
Pay in context
At roughly $21/hr, this posting comes in about 15% below the $24/hr median for welding jobs across Michigan, where the middle half runs $21–$29/hr across 81 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 19% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.
The local market in Barlow Branch, MI
This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Barlow Branch, MI, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Michigan as a whole we're tracking 134 other active welding openings from 98 employers. Browse welding jobs across Michigan.
Manpower currently has 3 other openings live in Michigan, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.
The most active employers in Michigan at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Technique, Inc Jobs (5), Workbox Staffing (4), and Welding Shop in Detroit, MI (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
What you'll be running
This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.
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