Welder

Britten • Traverse City, MI

5d

About The Position

Britten Inc. is seeking a hardworking, punctual, and motivated Welder with strong welding skills, a steady hand, and attention to detail. The role involves cutting and joining metals to manufacture customer orders to exacting specifications. The ideal candidate is resourceful and passionate about custom metal fabrication and manufacturing.

The Welder reads blueprints and measurements, selects appropriate welding methods and equipment, prepares and aligns components, and welds in various positions using manual or semi-automatic equipment. The position also involves repairing components, inspecting welds, maintaining safe equipment, and using other hand and power tools as needed. The employee is expected to align with Britten’s core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, and We Build People Up.

This is heavy work in an environment that may involve substantial standing and repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements; loud noise; and fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. The role requires exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

A competitive hourly rate and/or salary is offered. Full-time positions include a benefits package with medical, dental, and vision insurance options; a 401(k) with employer match; paid holidays and paid time off; educational assistance; company-provided life insurance; qualifying reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots; and company-provided safety, skill-development, or leadership training.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a welder or in some type of welding capacity.
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures, such as TIG and MMA.
• Experience using electrical or manual tools, such as saws, squares, and calipers.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Knowledge of relevant safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing, such as a face shield and gloves.
• Deftness and attention to detail.
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, and We Build People Up.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a relevant apprenticeship program.
• Welding certification.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layouts and procedures.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on job requirements.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications, including cutting material with powered saws to match measurements.
• Operate angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
• Align components using tools such as calipers and rulers, and clamp pieces.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal, or overhead positions.
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to identify flaws.
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Use other hand and power tools as needed to complete the work.
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, and We Build People Up.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
• 401(k) with an employer match equal to 50% of contributions, up to 6% of employee pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Educational assistance.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots if the position requires and qualifies.
• Company-provided safety, skill-development, and/or leadership training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed