Precision Welder & Fabricator for Automotive Conversions

Freedom Motors USA, Inc.; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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

Job summary

Freedom Motors USA, Inc. in Battle Creek, MI, is seeking a skilled Welder to join our manufacturing team. You will perform precision welding throughout the vehicle conversion process, reading blueprints, operating MIG welders, and maintaining equipment.

This hands-on role directly impacts customer independence and quality of life. You will read wiring schematics, follow written instructions, and uphold OSHA safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on welding experience, ideally in automotive manufacturing or a related field.
• Proficiency with welding machine operation, including regulating current and voltage for proper metal fusion.
• Ability to read and fabricate from drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical sketches.
• Pre-inspection skills and attention to quality - you catch your own errors before they move down the line.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems independently and propose effective solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to follow both written and verbal work instructions.
• Outstanding attendance record and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the welding part of the manufacturing process.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications as directed.
• Operate MIG welder, grinder, reciprocating saw, and cut-off wheel.
• Ability to bend and shape pipes of various materials and sizes with precision.
• Knowledge in pipe fitting and welding techniques.
• Maintain equipment, inspect for performance and/or safety concerns, and perform troubleshooting as needed.
• Maintain compliance with Freedom Motors’ quality and safety standards, policies and procedures, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Ability to read wiring schematics and diagrams and follow both written and verbal work instructions.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MIG welder

Grinder

Reciprocating saw

Cut-off wheel

Job description

Freedom Motors USA, Inc. in Battle Creek, MI, is seeking a skilled Welder to join our manufacturing team. You will perform precision welding throughout the vehicle conversion process, reading blueprints, operating MIG welders, and maintaining equipment.

This hands-on role directly impacts customer independence and quality of life. You will read wiring schematics, follow written instructions, and uphold OSHA safety standards in a fast-paced environment.