Pipe Fabrication Welder Operator – Auto Weld, Bonuses

ETNA Supply Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonuses

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Etna Supply is seeking a Machine Welder Operator in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves fabricating, welding, and threading pipe using automated equipment, with emphasis on accuracy, productivity, and safety.

Set up machines, read drawings, and monitor outputs to meet client specifications. The ideal candidate has experience with welding/fabrication machinery, capable of reading blueprints, and understands measurement tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating welding or fabrication machinery in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with automated welding equipment, pipe fabrication, or pipe threading preferred.
• Ability to set up equipment, verify measurements, and recognize production or quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, weld, and thread pipe to customer specifications using automated equipment.
• Set up and adjust machinery to meet production requirements.
• Read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, work orders, and specifications.
• Operate and monitor fabrication machines independently, identifying defects and addressing equipment and quality concerns.
• Verify measurements and inspect finished products for accuracy and quality.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from finished workpieces.
• Perform weld testing, minor repairs, and routine equipment upkeep as trained.
• Meet production expectations while maintaining quality and safety.

Skills

Read drawings

Tape measure

Measuring tools

Math calculations

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Pipe threading equipment

Automated welding equipment

Job description

Etna Supply is seeking a Machine Welder Operator in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves fabricating, welding, and threading pipe using automated equipment, with emphasis on accuracy, productivity, and safety.

Set up machines, read drawings, and monitor outputs to meet client specifications. The ideal candidate has experience with welding/fabrication machinery, capable of reading blueprints, and understands measurement tools.