SMAW Welder (Stick Welder)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Weekly pay

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cardinal Staffing is seeking qualified ARC/STICK WELDERS for a facility in Belleville, MI. First shift runs 5 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, with overtime possible as production needs demand.

You will perform stick welding using SMAW, MMA/MMAW, FCAW techniques and ensure welds meet specifications while following all safety protocols. A high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of welding experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years relevant welding experience.
• Ability to read and understand work instruction plans, diagrams and specifications.
• Experience with SMAW, MMA/MMAW or FCAW welding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality, consistent stick welds that meet specifications.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet production targets.

Skills

Follow directions

Operate machinery

Quality welding

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Cardinal Staffing is seeking qualified ARC/STICK WELDERS for a facility in Belleville, MI. 1st shift = 5AM - 3PM (10 hour shift)Monday - FridaySome overtime may be required if production needs increase. $18.00-$20 per hour BOE Cardinal Staffing is invested in their team members! All temporary employees are offered competitive compensation as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision).

The purpose of this job is to produce quality, consistent welds while remaining in compliance with all safety protocols at all times.

Essential Functions of Job:

As a stick welder, you must select the right type of weld for the job and produce structurally sound, clean welds. You may use traditional arc welding, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), manual metal arc welding (MMA or MMAW), or flux core, or double shielded, arc welding (FCAW) techniques, depending on the application.

Skills required to carry out the essential functions include the ability to:

• Understand and follow directions and rules
• Safely and effectively operate various machinery and equipment
• Produce (quality and quantity) parts that meet specifications and expected output levels
• Visually identify and correct deficiencies in parts produced
• Interact appropriately and collaborate with fellow employees and management
• Communicate effectively (written and oral) with other employees and management
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service
• Work efficiently in a fast paced manufacturing environment with the flexibility to prioritize duties and multi-task at different levels
• Excellent work history and attendance is a MUST!

Physical requirements which are part of the essential functions:

Standing, sitting, moving, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, push/pull up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping hearing or equivalent, sight-visual acuity.

Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers including fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism; skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects; coordinating the movement of more than one limb simultaneously and bending or stooping repeatedly or continually over time.

Mental requirements which are part of the essential functions:

The ability to read and understand work instruction plans, diagrams and specifications. Effectively communicate and interact with others.

Educational and or prior experience requirements include:

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years relevant experience. The ability to read and understand work instruction plans, diagrams and specifications.

THIS DESCRIPTION MAY NOT CONTAIN A FULL LISTING OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS TO BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION OR THE ASSOCIATED SKILLS. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. THE JOB DESCRIBED IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.

About Cardinal Staffing

At Cardinal Staffing, 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 and Southeast.

With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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.

Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:

• 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.

Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

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