MIG Aluminum Welder

Morgan Olson; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

Company paid life insurance

10 company paid holidays

Vacation and personal time

Job summary

Morgan Olson LLC in Michigan is seeking a Welder to perform MIG, TIG, and STICK welding to meet blueprints and customer specifications. You will set up, align, clamp parts, and weld aluminum and steel components according to shop routings.

You must read blueprints, operate welding machines, maintain tools, and support safety and quality policies. 2–3 years of welding experience and a high school diploma are required; expect physical work with standing, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years' welding experience in aluminum/steel MIG, TIG and Stick welding.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, assemble, align, secure and clamp component parts with jigs and fixtures to tack or finish weld together aluminum and/or steel parts as called for by shop routings.
• Work from blueprints, work orders or as instructed by supervisor.
• Set and adjust welding machine for optimal weld and quality assurance.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines and equipment and general work area.
• Adhere to Quality policy and Safety practices.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

STICK welding

Job description

MORGAN OLSON LLC

Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson's portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks!

Morgan Olson's leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson's production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.

Job Title: Welder

Job Description:

Performs various welding operations (MIG, TIG, STICK) in a timely and orderly manner, to ensure work meets company and customer specifications and standards.

Essential Functions and Activities:

• Set-up, assemble, align, secure and clamp component parts with jigs and fixtures to tack or finish weld together aluminum and/or steel parts as called for by shop routings.
• Work from blueprints, work orders or as instructed by supervisor
• Sets and adjusts welding machine for optimal weld and quality assurance
• Maintains proper maintenance on welding guns
• Maintains cleanliness of machines and equipment and general work area.
• Supports and participates in Morgan Olson's PPS team efforts.
• Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.
• Other duties as required.

Physical Requirements/Hazards:

Job requires extensive standing, bending, lifting, reaching, twisting and turning to weld parts. Lifting will involve fabricated parts and assemblies weighing anywhere from several pounds to 50 pounds. Parts weighing more than 50 pounds are handled with a hoist or with help from another team member.

PPE: Steel toed safety shoes, Welding Helmet, Welding Gloves, Tinted Safety glasses with side shields are always required. Other PPE such as hearing protection, respirators, etc. may be required depending upon the task at hand.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must pass welding test
• 2-3 years' welding experience in aluminum / steel Mig, TIG and Stick welding
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to set up welding machines
• Computer literate and familiar with measuring tools

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
• Company paid life insurance
• 10 company paid holidays
• Vacation and personal time

Equal Opportunity Employer