Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator — Day Shift, Growth

Koch Finishing Systems; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day shift

Benefits package

401(k) match

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Safe shop

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator in Caledonia, MI. You will weld and fabricate metal structures and assemblies per engineered drawings, contributing to high-quality equipment for Aerospace and Automotive customers.

The role offers a day shift, Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, with pay ranging from $25 to $30 per hour based on experience. Join a long-standing custom fabrication partner committed to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years welding and fabrication experience or formal technical training.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Proficiency with MIG welding and common shop tools (grinders, saws, drills, etc.).
• AWS D1.1 or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate finished metal products and custom assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols for fabrication.
• Verify specifications through material measurements and calculations.
• Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance.
• Assemble, weld, and finish structures and sub-assemblies, including filing and burring.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines (cutting, forming, punching, drilling).
• Maximize material usage while meeting production schedules.
• Collaborate with team members to meet quality and delivery goals.
• Operate and maintain MIG welding equipment independently.
• Safely operate shop equipment including hoists, cranes, and forklifts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Metalworking

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MIG welding

Grinders

Drills

Cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Koch Finishing Systems is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator in Caledonia, MI. You will weld and fabricate metal structures and assemblies per engineered drawings, contributing to high-quality equipment for Aerospace and Automotive customers.

The role offers a day shift, Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, with pay ranging from $25 to $30 per hour based on experience. Join a long-standing custom fabrication partner committed to safety and quality.