Back to Jobs

Job Description

Lapeer-based manufacturer is seeking Skilled and Experienced Welders to join their growing team.  We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Welder/Fabricator/Fitter to join our client's manufacturing team.  This is a 1st shift position, Monday-Friday, 6AM-2:30PM.  Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience.  All candidates must submit a complete, up-to-date resume to be considered.  You will be performing a weld test on site also.Apply Now!Job description:This role involves performing precise welding, fabrication, and fitting tasks on various metal components, primarily within Defense and Commercial environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, experience with diverse welding techniques, and the ability to interpret blueprints and schematics. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in manufacturing, welding or related fields to contribute to complex projects that meet industry standards and safety regulations.Job Overview and Responsibilities: Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine specifications for fabrication and assembly.Perform MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW) welding on various materials including sheet metal, aluminum, stainless steel and armor components. Per AWS specifications.Use hand tools, power toolsOperate rigging equipment such as cranes and forklifts to move heavy materials safely around the worksite or shop floor.Measure dimensions accurately using calipers, micrometers, and other precision tools to ensure proper fit and alignment.Follow ASME codes & standards during fabrication processes to ensure quality and safety compliance.Maintain a clean work environment by adhering to safety protocols and proper tool maintenance practices.Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently while adhering to deadlines.RequirementsProven experience in Welding and Fabrication environments or manufacturing facilities involving structural steel and multi material fabrications.Proficiency in MIG welding, TIG welding techniques.Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings accurately.Familiarity with hand tools, power tools.Mechanical knowledge of rigging operations including crane handling and forklift operation.Basic math skills for measurements and calculations necessary for fabrication tasks.Strong understanding of ASME codes & standards related to welding and fabrication processes.Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with safety as a priority.Physical capability to lift heavy materials and stand for extended periods during project execution. This position is ideal for candidates who are detail-oriented professionals committed to quality craftsmanship in industrial fabrication projects.Why work for Qualified Staffing?We offer a fantastic benefits package to all of our employees. This includes healthcare, vacation/holiday pay, and 401K! In fact, these are the same benefits that we offer our corporate employees!Applying for one job with Qualified Staffing is like applying for hundreds of jobs all at once!We respond to every job applicant within 24- 48 hours.  #INDLap

Benefits

401k
PTO
Apply for This Position

How this job compares in Lapeer, MI

Pay in context

At roughly $25/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $26/hr median for welder fabricator jobs across Michigan, whose middle half runs $23–$29/hr across 16 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 44% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Lapeer, MI

Lapeer, MI is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Michigan as a whole we're tracking 91 other active welding openings from 64 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Michigan.

Qualified Staffing currently has 6 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 Qualified Staffing (6), Welding Shop in Detroit, MI (6), and Advanced Blending Solutions (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.

See all welder fabricator openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

Similar openings near Lapeer, MI

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder/Fabricator figures were last recalculated when this page was built.