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Spencer Manufacturing Incorporated
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
Welder South Haven, MI 49090 $20
- $30 an hour
- Full-time $20
- $30 an hour
- Full-time Welder Full
- Time Hourly South Haven, MI Spencer Manufacturing is currently seeking a Welder to join our team on the lakeshore in South Haven, MI to help build highly customized and extremely reliable fire trucks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Perform MIG/TIG welding of stainless steel, steel and aluminum
- Drill and tap components accurately
- Bend and shear components
- Cut, clean, and prep your own parts
- Operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely
- Perform surface preparation using plasma torches and grinders as needed
- Read a tape measure and accurately square up parts
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure while meeting strict deadlines.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Work occasional overtime as needed
Job Requirements :
- Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and continuously improve
- Mechanical skills and experience are preferred
- Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and engineering drawings
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Good time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Forklift experience is a plus
- Valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation to and from work
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday
- 7:00am
- 3:30pm
- Paid 15-minute break at 9:00am
- Unpaid lunch break 11:45am
- 12:15pm
Benefits:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Paid day off on your Birthday
- Custom and competitive wages
- Annual allowance for work boots
- Uniforms provided and laundered on a weekly basis
- Eligible for merit raises at 90 days, 12 months and annually thereafter
About Spencer Manufacturing:
Founded in 1986 and headquartered in South Haven, Michigan, Spencer Manufacturing Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of custom fire and rescue apparatus. We recently completed a 38,500-square-foot expansion to our existing facility to meet the growing demand from fire departments across the country. This investment strengthens our manufacturing capabilities, improves efficiency, and helps us to better serve our customers. Every apparatus is designed and built in-house through collaborative engineering, skilled craftsmanship, and a commitment to quality. Our employees are the foundation of our success, working together to build purpose-built fire trucks that support firefighter safety, operational performance, and long-term reliability.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00- $30.