Welder

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) is seeking a welding operator for the 3rd shift to read blueprints and plan welding operations. You will perform basic welding setup, prepare materials, and ensure weld quality through inspection and testing.

Candidate should have basic welding knowledge, good manual dexterity, and the stamina to work extended shifts. You may operate robots, saws, and grinders while following strict PPE rules.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of welding processes and techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols.
• General knowledge of welding codes, standards, and safety practices.
• Attention to detail and commitment to learning quality workmanship.
• Physical stamina to work in various positions for extended periods.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets basic blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to plan welding operations.
• Performs basic welding equipment setup to produce fabricated components.
• Prepares materials for welding by cleaning surfaces and fitting components.
• Inspects completed welds visually and using testing methods to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Assists in troubleshooting and repairing welds.
• Maintains welding equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Follows all safety regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May operate machinery including welding robots, saws, and grinders.

Skills

Welding basics

Blueprint reading

Safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Dexterity

Tools

Welding equipment

Welding robots

Job description

• Reads and interprets basic blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to plan welding operations.
• Performs basic welding equipment setup to produce fabricated components.
• Prepares materials for welding by cleaning surfaces and fitting components.
• Inspects completed welds visually and using testing methods to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Assists in troubleshooting and repairing welds.
• Maintains welding equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Follows all safety regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May operate machinery including welding robots, saws, and grinders.

3rd shift

Job Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets basic blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to plan welding operations.
• Performs basic welding equipment setup to produce fabricated components.
• Prepares materials for welding by cleaning surfaces and fitting components.
• Inspects completed welds visually and using testing methods to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Assists in troubleshooting and repairing welds.
• Maintains welding equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Follows all safety regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May operate machinery including welding robots, saws, and grinders.

Job Skills Requirements

• Basic understanding of welding processes and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols.
• General knowledge of welding codes, standards, and safety practices.
• Attention to detail and commitment to learning quality workmanship.
• Physical stamina to work in various positions for extended periods.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Some physical demand; often lifts light to heavy-weight material. Frequent lifting/moving average weight (up to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs) material.
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to stand and / or walk constantly over a full work shift on concrete (8-12 hours).
• May be exposed to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours).