Production Welder

Cardinal Staffing Services; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Cardinal Staffing Services is seeking entry-level MIG Welders for a manufacturing facility in Flint, MI. You will weld carbon steel per blueprints, prepare materials, and operate overhead cranes and forklifts as part of daily production. A weld test is required to verify skills and safety compliance.

The role offers two shifts with pay: 1st shift $18.70/hr, 2nd shift $19.25/hr, plus a weekly attendance bonus of $1.50/hr. Eligibility for weekly pay and benefits is noted by Cardinal Staffing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year MIG welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and measurements.
• Able to pass a hands-on MIG weld test.

Responsibilities

• Welding & Assembly: Lay out, position, assemble, and MIG weld carbon steel per blueprints and samples.
• Material Preparation: Clamp, grind, and position parts before welding.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate cranes and forklifts to move materials.
• Quality & Maintenance: Visually inspect welds and perform basic equipment maintenance.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Education

Welding certification or apprenticeship (preferred)

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Cardinal Staffing is looking for MIG Welders for a manufacturing facility in Flint, MI.

We are currently seeking entry‑level MIG Welders who are responsible for fitting and welding structural steel components according to blueprints and specifications. Weld Test is required.

Pay:1st Shift: $18.70/hr2nd shift: $19.25/hrWeekly attendance bonus: $1.50/hr

Job Description

• Welding & Assembly: Lay out, position, assemble, and MIG weld carbon steel and other metals according to blueprints, drawings, and engineering white samples.
• Material Preparation: Prepare components by clamping, grinding, and positioning parts before welding.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move heavy materials and finished products.
• Quality & Maintenance: Perform visual inspections of welds to meet company standards, and handle basic maintenance on welding gear.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of hands-on MIG fabrication welding experience.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for the entirety of a shift, lift up to 40 lbs, and work in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read tape measures, interpret blueprints, and pass a hands-on MIG weld test.
• Certifications: Welding certification or apprenticeship is preferred.

About Cardinal Staffing Services

At Cardinal Staffing, a Surestaff Company, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Cardinal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast.

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