Fitter-Welder - 1st Shift

Miller Industries -•Burton, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Miller Industries is seeking a Welder/Fitter for its first shift at its Burton, Michigan location. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as required for production on weekends. The ideal candidate is proficient in MIG welding HRS, stainless steel, and aluminum. The role involves reading engineered drawings and cutting, welding, and assembling materials for custom products. Welders work with steel, stainless steel, and aluminum and ensure products are fabricated, welded, and installed according to engineered drawings. The position requires welding in flat, vertical, or overhead positions and using tools and welding equipment common to the trade. Miller Industries designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products at locations in Fenton and Burton, Michigan, with additional engineering support in El Paso, Texas. Its business includes custom steel fabrication, commercial and industrial HVAC systems, and modular mechanical and electrical systems. The company describes itself as family-operated and emphasizes quality, employee development, integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

Proficiency in MIG welding HRS, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Ability to read cut lists and engineering drawings to cut and assemble materials.
Mechanical ability and skill using tools such as saws, drills, grinders, cut-off wheels, clamps, levels, and tape measures.
Integrity, energy, creativity, and a positive attitude.
Critical thinking, good judgment, and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work without constant supervision.
Willingness to maintain a clean, professional workspace and assist with shop housekeeping.
Strong safety mindset and willingness to promote a safety culture.
Physical and mental strength and endurance to perform duties in sometimes extreme environments and handle job-related stressors.
Ability to frequently lift and move 10–50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, and operate objects, tools, and controls.

Responsibilities

Read engineered drawings and cut lists to fabricate custom products.
Handle, cut, weld, and assemble steel, stainless steel, and aluminum materials.
Ensure products are fabricated, welded, and installed according to engineered drawings.
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Set up and operate hand and power tools used in welding, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Assist with laying out, positioning, aligning, and securing parts and assemblies before assembly, using measuring and layout tools.
Work with team members to fulfill customer orders accurately and on time.
Maintain a professional, clean workspace and assist with shop housekeeping.
Support and promote the company's safety culture.