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Certified Welder-MIG & TIG
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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
We have immediate openings for two experienced Certified Welders with a tooling company. Day Shift-Start Time, 6AM 40-45 hours/week Job Responsibilities Report to Independence Tooling Operations Manager Complete all welding requirements for various projects, mainly for the automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy sector Analyze prints and CAD to properly fit up, tack, and weld for GTAW/Tig and GMAW/Mig processes Be comfortable welding both aluminum and steel Fabricates components by using equipment to clean, prepare, cut, burn, and weld pieces; setting up and measuring assemblies; selecting appropriate methods Understand various techniques, best practices, and what supplies and gasses to use as needed Be able to clean, prepare, cut, measure, and keep your workspace orderly for each project Complete in-process and pre-weld inspection checklist Create and/or follow required process documents- welding procedure specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Weld maps and charts, weld continuity log, etc Maintains a safe work environment by following procedures; and complying with legal regulations Be prepared to have some of your work inspected by a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), along with complete required repairs Be prepared to earn operator certifications for at least GTAW Aluminum and GMAW Steel, with other certifications as required Be prepared to use a HiLo and crane- instruction and certification will be supplied Qualifications 2+ years' experience with TIG Welding and Fabrication Basic understanding of prints and GD&T Experience performing equipment maintenance Experience using power tools Knowledge of basic safety practices Ability to lift 25+ pounds Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads Strong analytical skills & an interest in problem-solving Must be dependable in performing job-related tasks, finishing assigned projects & meeting deadlines