Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Welder/Fabricator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and welding metal components to create high-quality products according to blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and analyze blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to plan fabrication and welding tasks.
  • Repair rotating equipment shafting using various welding processes.
  • Perform various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on different materials like steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
  • Braise copper and brass with various wall thicknesses.
  • Balance rotating elements (rotors, fans, impellers, etc.) using balance equipment.
  • Operate fabrication tools, including saws, grinders, and shears, to shape and prepare materials.
  • Assemble metal components and structures using manual tools and welding equipment.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment to ensure proper functionality.
  • Follow all workplace safety standards and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Collaborate with team members, including engineers and other fabricators, to ensure timely project completion.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Welder/Fabricator or in a similar role.
  • Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. Certification is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of metal fabrication processes and materials.
  • Strong basic mathematic skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
  • Skilled in using hand tools and welding/fabrication machinery.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under deadlines.
  • Physical stamina and dexterity to handle materials and work in various positions.

Benefits

  • PTO
  • On-the-job Training
  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision

Benefits

PTO
On-the-job Training
401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision

How this job compares in Kalamazoo, MI

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welder fabricator jobs across Michigan currently run a median of $24/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$29/hr across 15 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo, MI currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Michigan as a whole we're tracking 129 other active welding openings from 92 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Kalamazoo, or widen the search to Michigan.

The most active employers in Michigan at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Technique, Inc Jobs (5), Workbox Staffing (4), and Manpower (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, TIG, and Stick 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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