Shop Technician

Tidal Vision; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA (optional)

401k with 6% match

Life & AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Short & Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Tidal Vision seeks a meticulous Shop Technician in Ludington, MI to join the Execution team. You will help build production facilities, prep parts, and interpret basic CAD drawings while operating forklifts and other equipment.

This full-time, non-exempt role offers hands-on fabrication, welding, and collaboration with vendors and customers. Opportunities for growth align with our sustainability-focused mission.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a shop/warehouse or as machinist/welder/fabricator
• Familiar with PVC and metal work (welding, fitting, assembly)
• Knowledge of FCAW, GMAW and TIG welding processes
• Experience with safe use of a variety of hand and powered tools
• Experience with safe manufacturing practices in a production/shop environment
• Basic computer proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets, email)
• Ability to interface with customers and vendors in fast-paced environments
• Team player but able to work independently in a fast-paced setting
• Willing to travel up to 25% as needed

Responsibilities

• Operate within our Mission Driven Culture and encourage others to do the same
• Assist in building production facilities from the ground up
• Pull, prepare, and stage parts and equipment for system builds
• Read and work from basic CAD drawings, including construction documents and wiring/plumbing schematics
• Operate industrial equipment (forklifts, scissor/boom lifts)
• frequently use FCAW, GMAW and TIG welding processes
• Travel to different sites on an as-needed basis

Skills

Shop experience

Welding processes

PVC & metal work

Hand & powered tools

Safety practices

Basic computer skills

Customer/vendor interfacing

Teamwork / independent work

Travel up to 25%

Tools

Forklifts / industrial equipment

CAD drawings

Job description

JOB TITLE: Shop Technician

REPORTS TO: Project Manager

STATUS: Full time, non-exempt

LOCATION: Ludington, MI

SALARY RANGE: $25-35/hourly depending on experience and interview outcome

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA/HSA, 401k with 6% employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays

About Tidal Vision:

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.

About Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture:

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization.

Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a diligent individual to join our Execution team in Ludington, MI, as a Shop Technician. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision, and is mechanically inclined.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must operate and work within our Mission Driven Culture Core Values and Principles and encourage others to do the same.
• Assisting in the building of our production facilities from the ground up.
• Pulling, preparing, and staging parts and equipment for system builds.
• Ability to read, understand, and work from basic CAD drawings including construction documents, wiring diagrams, and plumbing schematics.
• Industrial equipment operation, such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, etc.
• Utilizing FCAW, GMAW and TIG welding processes frequently.
• Traveling to different sites on an as-needed basis.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a shop or warehouse atmosphere, or as a machinist, welder, or fabricator.
• Familiar with PVC and metal work, such as: welding, fitting, and assembly.
• Knowledge of FCAW, GMAW and TIG welding processes.
• Experience with safe use and operation of a variety of hand and powered tools and equipment.
• Experience with safe manufacturing practices in a production/shop environment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
• Must be able to effectively interface with customers and vendors in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a team player and help where needed, yet motivated to work independently, in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be open to up to 25% of travel when needed.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in construction.
• Experience with rigging.
• Existing/current forklift certification a plus.
• CDL or Chauffeur license is a plus.
• Basic electrical knowledge is a plus.

Licensing & Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver's license.
• Subject to a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• CDL or Chauffeur license is a plus.

Working Conditions:

Most of the work will be performed in a warehouse/shop setting or at a desk. Physical requirements of the position include walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods, lifting heavy objects (50 lbs or more), climbing, crouching, operating tools, and always wearing appropriate PPE.

Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.