Welder-AmFab in Richland, Michigan

About the Role

Joins metal parts to form a permanent bond used in the manufacturing of AmFab products in our Richland, Michigan plant.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal components and parts using specialized equipment such as gas welders and gas torches.
• Uses electrical currents to create heat and bond metals.
• Plans work by interpreting blueprints.
• Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• May operate machine tools such as drill presses, grinders, punch presses, or special purpose equipment according to product specifications.
• Verifies conformance of work using measuring instruments.
• Reads and interprets machining instructions and blueprints.
• Adheres to all health and safety regulations, including OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and equipment-specific safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical school or an applicable skilled trades program completion preferred.
• 2+ years of basic welding experience.
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.

Skills

• Attentiveness and detail-oriented: the ability and desire to do precision work.
• Ability to plan and follow directions.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Good communication skills: written and verbal.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Most of the required work is performed in the standing position.
• Physical activity includes walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching above shoulders, and lifting up to 50 lbs. or occasional lifting, engaging the two-person lift for objects weighing more than 50 lbs.
• Fine motor skills are required.
• Good manual dexterity and the use of two hands required.
• Must be able to bend, reach, grasp, push, and pull without difficulty.
• Perform activities in a manufacturing environment.
• May be subject to changes in temperature and exposure to dust.
• Must be able to operate standard warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Savings Plan

Reports to the Production Supervisor.