Welder

Job Description

Job Description

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Do you have welding experience and enjoy building things with your hands?**

The Advance Group has partnered with a Taylor, MI facility in need of 1st shift welders to assist with installing trailer systems.

Responsibilities for the Welders:

• MIG welding on aluminum for approximately 10% of the day, the rest of the day will consist of installing and attaching retractable trailer systems
• Operate machines to cut and bend metal
• Measure, cut, assemble, repair, and install materials needed to complete tarping system for semi-trailers
• Operates various equipment including drills, scissor lift, grinders, buffers, pallet jacks, saws, and other machinery
• Performs measurements utilizing a ruler and adds or subtracts fractions
• Move materials from the ground to tables which will involve bending, kneeling, and crawling on the ground
• Utilizes hand tools to build various beams and rails and attach the completed racking system to the back of semi trailers
• Inspects products for quality
• Packages and labels materials
• Read and interpret instructions and written orders
• Assist welders in prepping materials
• Ability to learn some welding techniques, if interested
• Lifts materials weighing up to 75lbs
• Climb step ladders at 6-8ft in order to get on the flatbed and at times climb ladders located on top of the flatbed in order to reach the top of the bulkhead
• Clean the trailer and bulkhead, also rotate in cleaning the bathrooms

Compensation for the Welders:

• $19-22/hr based on experience

Hours for the Welders:

• Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm
• Must be open to working weekends and OT if needed

Requirements for Welders:

• MIG Welding experience

• Prior Construction and Power Tool experience preferred

• Ability to safely operate machines and saws

• Knowledge and expertise with a variety of hand tools

• Must have experience using a variety of machinery

• Good math skills and ability to read a ruler

• Not afraid of heights, will be going up step ladders and man lifts on a regular basis

• Ability to stand, bend, and twist for long hours

• Comfortable moving from a kneeling/crawling position to standing on a regular basis

• Ability to lift 75lbs repeatedly

• Must be able to work at a fast pace and perform repetitive duties

• Willingness to clean

• Work well as a team and individually

• High regard for safety

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Apply today!

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Advance Group Perks for the Welder position include:

• Health Benefits at Low Group Rates
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• 401K Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Performance and Attendance Incentives

You should be proficient in:

• Tape Measure Reading
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder
• Stick Welder
• Measurement Gauges