Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a hands-on pro who loves reading blueprints, welding, and shaping metal with precision?

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Almont, MI looking to add a Welder-Fitter to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to shape, weld, and finish metal accurately according to blueprints. Keep reading for more details!

What’s in it for you:

• 1st shift opportunity
• Competitive hourly rate between $23-$26/hr. depending on experience
• Contract-to-hire position - you'll be hired based on attendance, performance and client needs
• Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401K
  • Paid vacation

What your day will look like:

• Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated components to assemble structural forms according to blueprints.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, including 1st and 3rd angle projections, to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Position, secure, and align parts and assemblies using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld components to hold them in place for welding.
• Melt and handle lead as needed for joints or recycling purposes.
• Inspect grooves, angles, and gaps using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Remove rough spots and prepare surfaces using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions according to specifications.
• Verify parts meet quality standards before moving them to the next department.
• Follow all company, state, and federal safety regulations, including using proper protective equipment and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
• Support team operations by assisting within the Welding Department and other departments as needed.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years of relevant experience; MIG and TIG
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Skilled in building, welding, and finishing metal.
• Strong analytical skills to make precise calculations for cutting and shaping.

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.