Welder-1st Shift P4

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About the role

The Welder position is based in Grand Rapids, on-site (5 days per week). You’ll play an important role on a collaborative team where safety, quality, continuous improvement, and professional growth are valued every day.

Responsibilities

• Performs in and out of position welding.
• Performs hand fabricating.
• Participate in weld lab classroom training for Trane and ASME/PED certifications as needed.
• Receives work instructions from a member of management or a team lead.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and hoists.
• Perform quality checks and tests as well as assist in identifying and resolving problems.
• Must participate in basic problem solving, 5-S, and lean activities.
• Maintain and inspect tools and equipment and escalate issues as necessary.
• Basic functional knowledge of computers and ability to read and acknowledge work instructions electronically.
• Effectively communicate with cross-functional departments to ensure parts are brought to the production line in a timely manner.
• Work any shift and work overtime as necessary to ensure that production demands are met.
• Cross-train both within and outside the assigned production area.
• Use all required personal protective equipment.
• Comply with all established plant rules and policies.
• Contribute in a positive manner to the work teams in the assigned work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of formal welding program or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Required Weld Process: 2F, 2G.
• Preferred Weld Process: 3F, 3G, 4F, 4G.
• Completion of company-approved proficiency test prior to employment.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions, standard work, job breakdown sheets, and safety instructions in English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen is required.

Physical Demands

• Independently capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 35 lbs.
• Physical mobility within the work facility, including repetitive bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, gripping, and/or stooping.
• Ability to work at heights both on ladders and lifts as required, while using proper fall protection.

Pay

Hourly base pay: $24.78. Compensation is tailored to factors such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on day one for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives.
• Family-building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution (total up to 8% company contribution).
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options for volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.

Note: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations. This is a safety-sensitive role, which may require additional drug screening.