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GMAW Production Fabrication Welder
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A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$46,157 / year median in Michigan
-6% projected decline
Job Description
GMAW Production Fabrication Welder Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START) Hamtramck, MI Job Details $20.00 - $20.99 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description A day in this role Start your shift by reviewing customer drawings and specifications. You set fixtures, dial in amps and volts, and run clean, consistent beads using MIG (GMAW). Between passes, you verify dimensions with conventional and precision measuring instruments, make adjustments, and keep detailed process inspection and certification records. Heat and cutting torches are part of your toolkit, as are grinders for final finishing. You keep your station organized, your equipment maintained, and you always work with safety and housekeeping top of mind. Other responsibilities arise, and you handle those as assigned by your supervisor. What you'll handle All phases of weld preparation, production welding, and post-weld finishing to meet customer drawings and specs MIG and GMAW techniques, including proper wire/filler selection for steel, aluminum, and select exotic materials Interpretation of mechanical blueprints and weld symbols Fixturing and parameter setup (amps, volts, etc.) Operation of cutting and heating torch Use of conventional and precision measuring instruments Process inspection, certification, and documentation Welding equipment upkeep and routine maintenance Finish grinding with manual and power tools Adherence to safety and housekeeping standards Other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications High School Diploma Successful completion of an internal welding test Skills and abilities One year of hands-on welding experience, including MIG and GMA Keen attention to detail and strong problem-solving Ability to read blueprints/engineering drawings and weld symbols Proficient tape measure reading Competent with heating and cutting torch Proficiency checkpoints Tape Measure Reading Welding Setups for Production Primary equipment MIG Welder