Welder 1

Schupan•Kalamazoo, MI

141d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As a Welder at our Covington facility, you will use hand-welding, flame-cutting, MIG, and TIG techniques to weld or join metal components and fabricate precision products. Your technical expertise and attention to detail will directly support our production quality and customer commitments. We have been building sustainable material solutions since 1968. At Schupan, you will find a people-first culture, opportunities to grow, and competitive pay -- all while being part of a team working toward a more resourceful future.

Requirements

Prior welding experience and/or training preferred, with reliable work history
Proficiency with MIG and/or TIG welding; knowledge of oxy/acetylene and plasma cutting preferred
Ability to read and interpret work orders, prints, safety rules, and procedure manuals
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in MIG and TIG welding
Technical school completion or equivalent combination of education and on-the-job training and experience.
Familiar with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, or similar operating and software systems.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively and clearly to others.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Nice To Haves

knowledge of oxy/acetylene and plasma cutting preferred

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain all welding machinery
Identify the most efficient weld type based on work order/prints, including material type and required surface finish
Proficiently operate MIG and TIG welding equipment, cold saws, tauring rollers, and other tools required to complete the fabrication process
Perform related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding, plasma, and oxy/acetylene
Operate forklift as needed
Perform required maintenance for the fabrication department
Comply with mandated ISO quality procedures and maintain cleanliness using 5S process
Assist in performing inspections of parts
Provide support to other manufacturing and quality personnel when needed
Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with MIOSHA regulations
Maintain regular and predictable attendance