2ND SHIFT WELD TECHNICIAN

B&P Manufacturing; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Care medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Retirement plan with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of material handling equipment in Cadillac, MI is seeking a Welder. The successful candidate will work on assembling and fabricating products with various metals while ensuring quality standards are met. This full-time position offers competitive pay from $18 to $25 an hour based on experience, benefits including health insurance, and opportunities for training and certification in AWS codes.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain qualifications to specific AWS codes.
• The company is willing to train and certify as needed.
• Ability to pass a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assure orders are fabricated/welded in accordance with designs.
• Complete orders on or before schedule without sacrificing quality.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings

Understanding of weld symbols

Ability to use measurement tools

Demonstrate proficiency in common welding processes and procedures

Knowledge of relative safety standards and use of PPE

Ability to use basic hand tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

B&P Manufacturing is a top manufacturer of material handling equipment including hand trucks, carts, ramps, and dollies. We also contract manufacture military shipping and storage containers and create custom solutions for customers with safety and efficiency in mind. This position works closely with the welding supervisor, quality assurance, and the CWI (certified welding inspector). The candidate will work alone or with others to assemble, shape, fabricate or permanently join metals to create products that conform to company and customer quality expectations. B&P primarily works with aluminum, steel and stainless steel metals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assure orders are fabricated/welded in accordance with the design and quality expectations of the company and the customer.
• Complete orders on or before schedule without sacrificing quality.

Job Requirements/Skills

• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings
• Understanding of weld symbols
• Ability to use measurement tools
• Demonstrate proficiency in common welding processes and procedures
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use personal protective equipment
• Must obtain and maintain qualifications to specific AWS codes as needed by the company
• The company is willing to train and certify as needed
• Must maintain equipment and working area in a safe working condition
• Ability to use basic hand tools

Physical requirements

• Required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or state or military approved high school equivalency diploma or Career Technical Center certificate
• Knowledge of basic welding skills in MIG, TIG, and cutting processes
• Basic knowledge of welding machine setup and operation
• Ability to pass a drug screening

Compensation and Benefits

• Negotiable and competitive compensation ranging from $18.00-$25.00 (+ $2.50 2nd shift premium) per hour based on qualifications and experience.
• Full time position with a minimum of 40 hours.
• Overtime may be required occasionally but the employee will be compensated accordingly (time and a half).
• Blue Care medical, Dental, Vision, Short term disability, Life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401K Retirement plan with company contribution

B&P Manufacturing complies with EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

To apply

• Apply Online at https://www.bpmfg.com/bp-job-application/
• Print a Paper Copy Application and drop off at B&P Manufacturing during the hours of 8-5, M-F: https://www.bpmfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BP-Application2025.pdf
• Email Resume to [e-mail]