Weld Operator

Flex-N-Gate; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate in Grand Rapids is seeking a weld operator to produce quality parts on first and third shifts. You will read work instructions, perform welds, and ensure safety guards are in place before starting.

The role emphasizes adherence to quality, process steps, and efficient production. Employees benefit from comprehensive safety training, competitive starting pay, and opportunities for development within a growing automotive supplier.

Qualifications

• Prior welding experience preferred but not required.
• Must complete Ventra GR29 LOTO trainings.
• Able to perform in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform adequate welds and ensure weld quality requirements are met.
• Read and follow process and work instructions.
• Check that safety guards and devices are in place before weld start-up.
• Operate within assigned work area and run jobs at required rate.
• Complete all related paperwork accurately.
• Report safety issues immediately to supervisor or management.
• Maintain 5S standards and housekeeping in the area.
• Communicate production issues between shifts.

Skills

Welding skills

Ability to follow instructions

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

Primary responsibility is the production of quality parts while maintaining rate. Reads work instructions and follow oral instructions. 1st shift and 3rd Shift available. Hourly Rate starts at $20.25

Key Responsibilities

• Perform adequate welds and understand weld quality requirements.
• Read / Follow Process and Work Instructions.
• Check that all safety guards / devices are in place prior to weld start up.
• Performs jobs within operation of assigned work area.
• Run assign jobs at rate.
• Completes paperwork properly.
• Uses Help Chain for equipment problems and scrap/quality issues.
• Tracks all scrap produced. Responsible / accountable for defective product produced
• Ensures proper tagging / labeling of produced parts
• Follows IATF16949 requirements per standards
• Follows ISO 14001 requirements per standards.
• Maintains 5S standards as they relate to housekeeping in the assigned work area.
• Reports any and all safety issues immediately to supervisor / team leader / management staff.
• Maintains compliance to Company policies, work rules, safety standards and housekeeping policies.
• Works with team members / management staff to attain Company goals.
• Communicates production issues relating to the assigned job with previous / next shift operator

Working Requirements

• Previous experience preferred, but not required.
• Complete and Pass Ventra GR29 LOTO Trainings.
• Able to perform in a high-paced environment.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in cold and hot environments
• Upper body mobility is required along with the physical requirements of lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling.
• Must be able to stand 90% of the time.
• Able to lift / carry / move using one or two hands from 1 lb. to 50 lbs.
• Overtime as required.

Must wear required PPE at all time.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

• “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
• “Lots of growth opportunity.”
• “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.