Welder

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Upbound Staffing

Welder

Grand Rapids, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

     

    Upbound staffing is focused on employment and created in partnership with the Autism Alliance of Michigan. We specialize in serving individuals with ASD or neurodevelopmental disorders and connecting them with employment opportunities. With this, we have professionals who will develop and support candidates throughout the hiring process, transition into work, and during the first year of employment to ensure a successful employment experience.

    Job Title: Welder

    Location: Grand Rapids, MI

    Description:
    TIG and MIG production welding using blueprints and drawings.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Sets up welding machines based on the job at hand.
    • Reads and interprets blueprints and or drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
    • MIG and TIG welds steel and stainless components based on the specifics of the blueprints and or drawings.
    • Ensures work meets quality standards.
    • Sets up welding cell for production run.
    • Keeps work areas clean and organized and takes proper care of all equipment.
    • Follows all assigned duties assigned by either Team Lead or Supervisor.
    • Provides a great level of attention to detail and focuses on the given task.
    • Works with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Requirements:

    • High School Diploma or GED

    • 1+ years experience welding

    • Pass an in-person welding test for TIG and WIG welding

     

    Other Skills and Abilities:

    • Welding Certification from accredited training facility.
    • Must be dependable and cooperative
    • Ability to read tape measure
    • Ability to read blueprints
    • Ability to read weld symbols
    • Basic computer knowledge
    • Previous experience
    • Basic math/to include fractions
    • Ability to work regular schedules set forth by the Management team.

     

    Status: FT

    Hours per week: 40 (1st and 2nd shift available)

    Working Conditions:

    • Standing for entire shift.
    • Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
    • Able to twist, bend, stoop as needed.
    • Weld jacket and gloves will be provided by American Seating.
    • Welding helmet will be provided upon request and must be signed for.
    • Safety shoes are required.
    • Safety glasses are required.
    • Hearing protection required.