Onsite Maintenance Welder – Contract to Hire

Aerotek; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Jackson, MI is seeking a skilled Maintenance Welder to perform welding, brazing, burning, and soldering on various metal components. The role requires interpreting technical drawings, setting up welding equipment, and maintaining high-quality welds in all positions.

This contract-to-hire position is onsite in Jackson, MI, offers hourly pay between $20.00 and $28.00, and expects meticulous adherence to safety and 5S/Lean initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding in all positions on similar and dissimilar metals for structural and mechanical strength.
• Interpret drawings, shop orders, process sheets, and specifications to determine applicable methods and techniques.
• Set up and operate carbon arc, metal arc, inert gas shielded pulse arc welding, and oxyacetylene welding equipment.
• Select appropriate rods, wires, tips, and electrodes for each job requirement.
• Position work on tables, plates, or fixtures and secure with clamps or other holding devices.
• Tack weld as necessary and inspect for adherence to dimensional and quality requirements.
• Ensure smooth bead laying, proper penetration, and fusion while avoiding metal burning, discoloration, or distortion.
• Preheat or post-heat metals as required and flame harden parts as per process requirements.
• Perform hand or machine burning of heavy plates to produce various shapes and sizes of parts.
• Dispose of scrap and trimmings; chip, grind, and clean welds as necessary.
• Detect defective materials or operating difficulties and report them to the supervisor.
• Maintain specified records of work performed.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Adhere to 5S, Lean, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Verify workpiece weldment specifications using standard measuring instruments.
• Procure first piece inspection approval.
• Perform duties following company safety policies and report unsafe conditions.

Job description

Aerotek in Jackson, MI is seeking a skilled Maintenance Welder to perform welding, brazing, burning, and soldering on various metal components. The role requires interpreting technical drawings, setting up welding equipment, and maintaining high-quality welds in all positions.

This contract-to-hire position is onsite in Jackson, MI, offers hourly pay between $20.00 and $28.00, and expects meticulous adherence to safety and 5S/Lean initiatives.