Job Description

Overview

The TIG Welder is responsible for performing advanced welding, fabrication, and tool and die repair work, requiring strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently while meeting quality, production, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Perform TIG welding and advanced fabrication to meet job specifications and quality requirements.
  • Perform advanced tool and die repairs, including weld repairs and modifications.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to determine job requirements.
  • Independently set up and complete jobs from start to finish, including material preparation, welding, fabrication, and final inspection.
  • Understand and use the Hot List to prioritize work and meet production deadlines.
  • Design, build, and modify fixtures to support welding, fabrication, and repair activities.
  • Troubleshoot welding, tooling, and fabrication issues; identify causes and implement effective solutions.
  • Inspect completed work for accuracy, weld quality, and conformance to specifications.
  • Maintain welding equipment, tools, and a clean, organized work area.
  • Complete required lockout/tagout training and follow applicable procedures.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all company policies and safety procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated TIG welding experience and advanced fabrication skills.
  • Experience performing tool and die weld repairs and modifications.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and job specifications.
  • Experience designing and building fixtures.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Ability to manage job priorities and complete assignments independently.
  • Ability to use welding equipment, fabrication tools, and measuring instruments.
  • Commitment to safe work practices, quality workmanship, and meeting deadlines.

How this job compares in Lapeer, 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 54 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 Lapeer, MI

Lapeer, MI is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Michigan as a whole we're tracking 88 other active welding openings from 71 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across 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 TIG. 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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