Skilled Welder — Path to Mastery, Training & Benefits

MERRILL Technologies Group; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401K Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Certification Sponsorship

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

On-the-Job Training

Job summary

Keel is seeking Welders at Level I–III to join a team manufacturing ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures. The role involves performing GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SMAW with oxy-fuel, carbon arc, and plasma cutting, following Welding Procedure Specifications.

On-site training is provided and progression depends on skill and weld tests. Levels I–III offer increasing responsibility, including reading blueprints, mastering weld symbols, and using measuring tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or equivalent experience for levels I–III.
• Welding experience with main welding processes and cutting methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform main welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW) per Welding Procedure Specifications.
• Read blueprints and weld symbols; set parameters with supervision for Level I.
• Demonstrate advanced welding skills and cutting processes for Level II and III.
• Maintain welding supplies, equipment, and work area to required standards.

Skills

GMAW

FCAW

GTAW

SMAW

Oxy-fuel cutting

Blueprint reading

Welding symbols

Measuring tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training or equivalent experience

Tools

Grinders

Tape measure

Chipping hammers

Job description

Keel is seeking Welders at Level I–III to join a team manufacturing ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures. The role involves performing GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SMAW with oxy-fuel, carbon arc, and plasma cutting, following Welding Procedure Specifications.

On-site training is provided and progression depends on skill and weld tests. Levels I–III offer increasing responsibility, including reading blueprints, mastering weld symbols, and using measuring tools.