Metal Fabricator — MIG/TIG/Welding Expert, 5am–3pm

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Packing Company in Detroit, MI is seeking a Metal Fabricator to weld, fabricate, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility structures in an industrial food-processing environment. The role collaborates with the Maintenance Department to keep equipment safe, reliable, and operational.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial welding or fabrication, proficiency with MIG, TIG, and stick welding, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial welding or fabrication experience.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, and/or stick welding.
• Experience welding stainless steel is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read basic blueprints, drawings, and measurements.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use welding, fabrication, and mechanical hand tools.
• Welding certification is preferred but not required.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, TIG, and stick welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and other metals as required.
• Fabricate, repair, and modify equipment, machinery, frames, platforms, guards, brackets, supports, and other components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, sketches, measurements, and work instructions.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated components to ensure proper quality, strength, and fit.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility structures.
• Repair and modify conveyors, processing equipment, chutes, tables, racks, and other production-related equipment.
• Cut, grind, drill, bend, and shape metal using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Use torches, plasma cutters, grinders, welding machines, and other fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
• Troubleshoot equipment and identify welding or fabrication solutions to minimize production downtime.
• Work with the Maintenance Team to complete emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and welding safety practices.
• Follow food-safety and sanitation requirements applicable to a food-processing environment.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and supplies in good working condition.
• Complete maintenance documentation and communicate completed work and equipment issues to management.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wolverine Packing Company in Detroit, MI is seeking a Metal Fabricator to weld, fabricate, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility structures in an industrial food-processing environment. The role collaborates with the Maintenance Department to keep equipment safe, reliable, and operational.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial welding or fabrication, proficiency with MIG, TIG, and stick welding, and the ability to read blueprints.