Automation Fabricator: Weld & Build Custom Machinery

Hitachi, Ltd.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Parental leave

Unique projects

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Fabricator at our Holland, Michigan onsite facility. The role involves preparing, welding, and fabricating ferrous and non-ferrous metals, using MIG and TIG welders, torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and clamps.

You will read blueprints, identify steel types, and maintain 5S standards in a busy shop. We value safety and craftsmanship; candidates should have a high school diploma, 1 year of industrial experience (2 years vocational training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year industrial experience preferred; 2 years vocational training also preferred.
• Ability to pass AWS D1.1 qualifications.
• Ability to pass Chromium (VI) medical certification and related training.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and identify steel types.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to identify discrepancies.
• Prior JR Automation or automation industry experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in bending/kneeling positions.
• Must provide personal hand tools; shop supplies will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, weld, and fabricate ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Operate MIG and TIG welders, torches, plasma cutters, grinders, clamps and other tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accuracy.
• Identify steel types and report discrepancies or concerns.
• Maintain the work area per 5S standards.
• Support design, build, programming and deployment of custom automated equipment.
• Assist other business units as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Forklift license

Overhead crane license

Lockout/Tagout training

Hi-Lo forklift

Job description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Fabricator at our Holland, Michigan onsite facility. The role involves preparing, welding, and fabricating ferrous and non-ferrous metals, using MIG and TIG welders, torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and clamps.

You will read blueprints, identify steel types, and maintain 5S standards in a busy shop. We value safety and craftsmanship; candidates should have a high school diploma, 1 year of industrial experience (2 years vocational training