Welding Apprentice - 1st Shift

About the role

At Miller Industries, we design, engineer, and manufacture custom products right here in the USA, at our locations in Fenton and Burton, Michigan, and with additional engineering support in El Paso, Texas. The divisions of our business include Miller Fabricated Systems, Flex Air, Miller Industries Representatives, and our MI Service Group. Together, we have the capabilities to provide our customers with custom steel fabrication, custom commercial and industrial HVAC systems, and various modular mechanical and electrical systems. Over the years, we have been a primary supplier to automotive, healthcare, institutional, and semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. We take great pride in our family-operated business built on hard work and a passion for making quality products. We are committed to ensuring the needs of our employees are met and even exceeded, and that they can grow and develop throughout their careers. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we are looking for skilled talent to join our team.

At Miller Industries, our mission is to be the most respected custom modular integrator of applied mechanical and electrical equipment across the globe. We value integrity and quality in everything we do. We listen, collaborate, and work towards continuous improvement every day.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time at Miller Industries and take classes, paid for by the company, at Mott Community College.
• Gain hands-on experience working side by side with our most experienced Fitter/Welders.
• Understand how to interpret and use blueprints, welding specifications, and welding procedures.
• Learn to use and read welding measuring devices including but not limited to squares, levels, and tape measures.
• Make repair welds using fabrication equipment including but not limited to cutting torches and hand grinders.
• Learn the proper use of fabrication support equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or technical/vocational school certification or equivalent.
• 6+ months of welding education and/or experience in high school, skilled trade center, or college.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing setting regularly exposed to noise, fumes, dirt, heat, sparks, smoke, dust, vibration, grease, and moving objects/parts.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required; possible exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Inside working conditions with exposure to hot and cold environments.
• Physical and mental strength and endurance to perform duties.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand for extended periods, balance, stoop, crouch, kneel, push, pull, twist, turn, and lift while performing job functions.
• Ability to reach overhead and climb ladders as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD.
• 401k with immediate match.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Profit sharing bonus eligibility.
• Overtime opportunities.

Schedule

1st Shift hours are Monday – Friday, 6 am to 4:30 pm, with some overtime hours on weekends as needed for production.