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Waltonen
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 Waltonen - 3.6 Troy, MI Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Welding inspection Maintaining an organized workspace Mechanical fabrication Aluminum Safety regulations Cutting Mid-level GD&T Analysis skills Parts drawings Crane hoisting operations Steel Joining process implementation Power tools Clean workspace maintenance Machine maintenance Safety standard operating procedures Gas metal arc welding 2 years Full Job Description Waltonen is actively seeking a Welder to join our team! 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 Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Paid Time Off and Holiday pay Employer matching 401