TWB Canton - Laser Weld Operator (Night Shift)

Worthington Steel; Michigan; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Retention bonus

Benefits from Day 1

Quarterly profit sharing

401k with company match

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

TWB Canton, a joint venture of Worthington Steel and BAO Steel, is hiring a Laser Weld Operator for night shift in Canton, MI. This entry-level role offers on-the-job training with 12-hour shifts, and a pathway to develop in a metal processing environment.

The successful candidate will operate laser weld equipment, support material flow, set up/changeovers, inspect products, and perform basic troubleshooting while meeting safety and quality standards. Benefits start on day one.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial settings preferred.
• Experience with machine operation, setup and changeovers preferred.
• Basic math and writing skills required.
• Ability to read measuring devices.
• Hazard communication and lockout/tagout knowledge encouraged.
• Forklift possible after training.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, quality and production procedures.
• Operate equipment and support timely order processing.
• Maintain material flow to support production.
• Complete machine setup and basic troubleshooting.
• Inspect material, identify defects and escalate as needed.
• Stand up to 12 hours daily and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Communicate clearly and document information.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Reading measuring devices

Math & writing skills

Safety training

Forklift operation (trained)

Tools

Oracle systems

Job description

TWB Canton - Laser Weld Operator (Night Shift)

Canton, MI, United States

Job Description

Job Description

TWB, Tailor Welded Blanks, is a joint venture of Worthington Steel and BAO Steel Company. The company developed the tailor welded blank market and has been the leading manufacturer of tailor welded products in North America for over 30 years. We support just in time production and services to the automotive industry, making vehicles stronger and lighter which also makes them safer and more fuel efficient! TWB is committed to a long-standing philosophy rooted in the Golden Rule and takes pride in the accomplishments of our team members in facilities across Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Canada, and Mexico.Fun Fact - TWB is the largest purchaser of flat-rolled steel behind the automakers and our steel can be found in over 50% of US cars. Sounds cool right? It gets better, we operate under the guiding principles of The Golden Rule - treating others the way we want to be treated.

Still Wondering Why You Should Join Our Team?

This is an entry level position! We have on the job training, no experience required. Join TWB today and kick start your career!

Our teams work 12-hour shifts.

If you're still wondering why, you should join our team, here's a quick list of reasons:

• Starting Pay $21.46/hour
• Paid Holidays - Starting on Day 1
• $1,500 Retention bonus within first year
• Performance-based pay increases
• Access to our very generous benefits package on Day 1
• Quarterly profit sharing: your hard work pays off!
• Overtime is paid at time and a half and Double time starts after 48 hours.
• 401k retirement plan with company contribution and employee match.
• Education assistance
• Employee development, training with room for growth opportunities

The Laser Weld Operator safely operates assigned equipment to meet quality, productivity, and customer delivery expectations. This role supports material flow, machine setup and changeovers, product inspections, troubleshooting, and escalation of machine or quality concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Operate assigned equipment and support timely customer order processing.
• Maintain efficient material flow to support production.
• Complete machine setup, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting.
• Inspect material, identify defects, complete required quality checks, tag product accurately, and appropriately escalated defects.
• Perform physical, repetitive work, including standing up to 12 hours per day and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Communicate clearly, document information legibly, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment preferred.
• Experience with machine operation, setup, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting preferred.
• Computer knowledge, including Oracle operating system experience, preferred.
• Basic math and writing skills required.
• Ability to read measuring devices.
• Knowledge of hazard communication and hazardous energy control procedures (e.g. Lock Out Try Out).
• Ability to lead by example and coach or train others on basic machine setup and operation.
• Willingness to operate a forklift once trained.
• Six months of previous material handling experience or equivalent knowledge preferred.
• Required OSHA safety training will be provided.

About Us

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.