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Overview

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles and components that support U.S. military modernization. They are seeking skilled Welders at various levels 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 various materials including steel, aluminum, and armor-grade metals.
  • 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 according to 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.
  • Perform all job-related duties and any additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Technical certification or formal training in welding or fabrication preferred.
  • Basic proficiency in MIG and/or TIG welding techniques for Level 1.
  • Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding across multiple positions for Level 2.
  • Advanced proficiency in MIG and TIG welding for Level 3.
  • 0-2 years of welding experience or completion of a certified welding training program for Level 1.
  • 2-3 years of welding/fabrication experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment for Level 2.
  • 3+ years of welding/fabrication experience, preferably in defense, aerospace, or heavy industrial manufacturing for Level 3.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
  • Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Additional Information

  • Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, and controlled substance testing.
  • Frequent lifting and carrying of materials up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and reach for extended periods.
  • Capable of working in confined spaces and elevated platforms as required.
  • Exposure to noise, dust, heat, and welding fumes in an industrial manufacturing setting.
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How this job compares in Lansing, MI

Pay in context

At roughly $32/hr, this posting sits about 26% above the $25/hr median for welding jobs across Michigan — toward the top of a $21–$28/hr middle band drawn from 55 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 78% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Lansing, MI

Lansing, 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 88 other active welding openings from 70 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 (4), 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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