Prototype Welder: MIG/TIG, Robotics & GD&T

Technique, Inc Jobs; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Professional Development

Paid Training

On The Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Technique is seeking a Prototype Welding Technician for our Jackson, Michigan facility. The role focuses on MIG/TIG welding of stainless and carbon steel, supporting QA with layouts and GD&T-driven inspections, while maintaining safety standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of welding experience in industrial settings, AWS certification preferred, and the ability to read blueprints and GD&T notation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of welding experience in an industrial setting; AWS Certification preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T notation
• Prototype or fabrication welding experience; robotic welders; advanced GD&T knowledge valued

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment – GTAW & GMAW on mild steel and stainless; read weld symbols
• Identify materials and manage fixtures; understand weld fixture locations
• Operate Projection Welder; troubleshoot and adjust settings
• Perform 1st piece table layouts with basic GD&T knowledge
• Troubleshoot prototype welding builds and implement corrective action
• Process job folders and quality documentation
• Assemble and verify prototype fixtures for quality approval
• Load and run robot welder in auto mode; perform repairs on assemblies for Big Steel Rack functions
• Read and interpret CMM reports; troubleshoot builds to achieve good first piece
• Weld stainless and mild steel to AWS specifications
• Use E2 to locate information and support daily operations
• Develop and evaluate team members (Level 4 and Lead)
• Participate in safety functions and follow procedures

Skills

Welding experience

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Robot welding experience

CMM interpretation

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS Certification

Job description

Technique is seeking a Prototype Welding Technician for our Jackson, Michigan facility. The role focuses on MIG/TIG welding of stainless and carbon steel, supporting QA with layouts and GD&T-driven inspections, while maintaining safety standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of welding experience in industrial settings, AWS certification preferred, and the ability to read blueprints and GD&T notation.