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Overview

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. The company seeks skilled Welders to produce high-quality welds for military and defense applications while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG and/or TIG welding on a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, and armor-grade metals.
  • Perform welding operations strictly in accordance with approved WPSs, relevant standards, and work instructions.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and work instructions.
  • Prepare and align parts for welding using clamps, jigs, and fixtures.
  • Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of completed welds to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Maintain and operate welding equipment in accordance with manufacturer and shop guidelines.
  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily production goals.
  • Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
  • Verify availability and correct condition of materials, consumables, and equipment prior to welding.
  • Identify and report nonconformities, deviations, or defects to supervision or QC personnel immediately.
  • Maintain required qualifications and participate in training or requalification activities as required under ISO 3834.
  • Ensure proper handling, cleanliness, and preservation of welding consumables.
  • Perform all job-related duties, including but not limited to the responsibilities outlined above, and any additional tasks as assigned.

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How this job compares in Plymouth, MI

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Michigan currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$28/hr across 55 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 Plymouth, MI

Plymouth, MI currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Michigan as a whole we're tracking 84 other active welding openings from 68 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Plymouth, or widen the search to Michigan.

The most active employers in Michigan at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Qualified Staffing (8), Welding Shop in Detroit, MI (5), and Fabcon Precast (3). 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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