Welder/Fabricator

Location: Caledonia, MI (Kent County — approx. 15 minutes from Grand Rapids, Cascade, and Byron Center)

About the role

Koch Finishing Systems is a custom engineering and fabrication company serving the Aerospace and Automotive industries. We are seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our Caledonia team. In this role, you'll weld and fabricate metal structures and custom assemblies according to engineered fabrication drawings, contributing directly to the high-quality equipment our customers rely on.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate finished metal products and custom assemblies
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols for fabrication
• Verify specifications through material measurements and calculations
• Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance
• Assemble, weld, and finish structures and sub-assemblies, including filing and burring
• Set up and operate fabricating machines (cutting, forming, punching, drilling)
• Maximize material usage while meeting production schedules
• Collaborate with team members to meet quality and delivery goals
• Operate and maintain MIG welding equipment independently
• Safely operate shop equipment including hoists, cranes, and forklifts
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of welding and fabrication experience, or formal technical training
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings
• Proficiency with MIG welding and common shop tools (grinders, saws, drills, etc.)
• Ability to safely operate cranes, hoists, and forklifts (training provided if needed)
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS D1.1 or equivalent structural welding certification
• Experience welding structural tube and pipe
• Familiarity with TIG welding and other advanced techniques
• Prior experience in a custom fabrication or equipment manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work from limited direction

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $25–$30/hour based on experience
• Steady day-shift schedule, Monday–Friday — no weekends
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• A clean, safe, and well-equipped shop environment
• Opportunities for training, certification, and career growth
• The stability of a company with over 153 years in business

Schedule

Day Shift, Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Pay

$25–$30/hour based on experience