Hand Welder 1st shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Dowding Industries Inc•Eaton Rapids, MI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Hand Welder performs various welding and cutting tasks using gas and electric welding equipment. The role involves following instructions, prints, and work orders to plan procedures and identify required tools and materials. The welder fabricates and repairs equipment, prepares surfaces and parts for welding, builds up worn or defective surfaces, and uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and cut material to size and shape. The position is based in a manufacturing facility and involves physical work and exposure to typical industrial hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of MIG welding experience.
High attention to detail and ability to perform high-precision work.
Exercise attention and care to prevent injury to others when performing maintenance work.
Ability to perform work involving considerable stooping and bending, and working in overhead structures and on scaffolds.
Wear personal protective equipment to address glare and exposure to burns and flying objects such as chips and scale.
Take precautions against accident hazards, including severe cuts and bruises, and enclose the job site to protect others from sparks and flying chips.
Physical ability to stand, walk, lift, pull, push, carry, grasp, reach, stoop, and crouch; color determination, near acuity, speaking, and listening are also required.

Nice To Haves

TIG welding experience.

Responsibilities

Review instructions, prints, and work orders; plan work procedures and identify tool and material requirements.
Fabricate equipment by cutting, burning, and welding various metals.
Repair equipment using appropriate welding techniques and equipment.
Clean and prepare surfaces to be welded; set up, assemble, and tack-weld parts.
Build up worn or defective surfaces.
Use burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and cut material to size and shape.
Keep equipment and the work area clean and orderly.
Perform other projects and responsibilities as assigned at the company's discretion.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including coverage for a spouse or domestic partner and children.
Dental insurance, including coverage for a spouse or domestic partner and children.
Vision insurance, including coverage for a spouse or domestic partner and children.
Medical flexible spending account.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401(k) retirement program.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.