First Shift Welder

Freedom Motors USA, Inc.; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Immediate 401(k) match up to 4%

Job summary

Freedom Motors USA, Inc. is seeking a Welder in Battle Creek, Michigan to join our team focused on customizing wheelchair accessible vehicles. You will operate MIG welding processes and support a skilled team dedicated to quality craftsmanship.

The role offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and benefits. Work with a company committed to changing lives through innovative automotive solutions and provide essential welding expertise in a growing operation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on welding experience, ideally in automotive/manufacturing.
• Able to read drawings, schematics and sketches.
• Knowledge of welding machine operation, current/voltage settings.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate MIG welder and grinder as part of the manufacturing process.
• Follow all safety guidelines and quality standards.
• Perform pipe bending and shaping with precision.
• Troubleshoot welding issues and inspect parts.
• Collaborate with team to customize wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Welding experience

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Pipe fitting knowledge

Mechanical inclination

Organized workspace

Attention to quality

Teamwork

Tools

MIG welder

Grinder

Cut-off wheel

Sawzall

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Freedom Motors is looking for a Welder to join our growing team!

Here at Freedom Motors USA, we don’t just sell cars, we change the lives of our customers and their families with our innovative and custom wheelchair accessible vehicles. Being a Welder, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work with a highly skilled team who loves what they do and have a great time doing it. Working with us will give you the financial rewards and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

Job Summary:

The purpose of the Welder is to change people’s lives by working with a team of specialists that customize wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM with overtime opportunities on Fridays and Saturdays. Actual overtime hours may vary.

Pay:

$20-$30 an hour depending on experience

Benefits:

You are eligible for all benefits if you regularly work 30 or more hours per week. Benefits are effective the first of the month following your date of hire.

• Medical, Prescription drug, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Two different Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Immediate eligibility 401(k) plan matching 100% of every dollar you contribute up to 4% of your annual salary.
• Generous paid vacation time is earned from day one of employment.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the welding part of the manufacturing process
• Follow all applicable in-house, industry, and regulatory health and safety guidelines
• Operate MIG welder and grinder.
• Operate a cut-off wheel, Sawzall, and MIG welder
• Trouble shoot issues as needed
• Ability to bend and shape pipes of various materials and sizes with precision
• Knowledge in pipe fitting and welding techniques
• Maintains and grows professional and technical knowledge

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing practices
• Ability to communicate effectively via written and verbal methods
• Hands on welding experience, ideally in the automotive or manufacturing fields
• Understanding of functionality and mechanics of a vehicle’s rear suspension
• Knowledge of welding machine operation, regulating current, and voltage for the proper fusion of metals
• Must be proficient with analyzing and fabricating from drawings, schematics and sketches
• Mechanically inclined, understands vehicle mechanics and body work
• Must be organized and keep an orderly work area
• Ability to trouble shoot issues as needed, Pre-inspection of parts, ability to use hand and power tools, attention to quality with minimal errors
• Able to lift 50 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience of welding experience
• Working knowledge of power tools and hand tools preferred (skill saw, Sawzall, cut off wheel, air saw, air hammer, grinders, etc.)

This job description provides an overview of key duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing.