Welder

Russells Technical Products, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Russells Technical Products, Inc. in Holland, Michigan, is seeking a Welder/Fabricator for the 1st shift. The role involves MIG and TIG welding and fabrication of cabinet components for environmental test chambers, with duties also including aiding in chamber assembly.

Essential tasks include interpreting drawings, preparing materials, adjusting weld settings, ensuring weld quality, and supporting additional welding or fabrication projects under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years welding, fabrication, manufacturing, or related experience.
• Demonstrated MIG and TIG welding experience.
• Experience reading and following engineering drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Experience using welding equipment, grinders, hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, prints, weld symbols, work orders, and work instructions.
• Set up MIG and TIG welding equipment according to material type and weld requirements.
• Perform quality MIG and TIG welds on steel and stainless steel.
• Inspect completed welds for size, penetration, and appearance.
• Assist with more complex welding and fabrication projects.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication

Measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Grinders

Measuring equipment

Job description

Welder

Russells Technical Products Inc Holland, Michigan, United States

About this position

Description:

1st Shift

Salary: $25.00 to $33.00 per hour

The Welder/Fabricator performs MIG and TIG welding and fabrication of cabinet components used in the construction of custom environmental test chambers.

This position will also assist in assembly of environmental test chambers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Review and interpret engineering drawings, prints, weld symbols, work orders, and work instructions.
• 2. Accurately measure, mark, cut, drill, grind, fit, and prepare materials for welding and fabrication.
• 3. Set up MIG and TIG welding equipment according to material type, thickness, weld requirements, and established procedures.
• 4. Perform quality MIG and TIG welds on steel, stainless steel, and other materials as required.
• 5. Follow specified weld locations, sizes, sequences, and requirements shown on engineering drawings and work instructions.
• 6. Adjust welding techniques, settings, travel speed, and heat input to achieve proper weld quality and minimize distortion.
• 7. Grind, blend, clean, and finish welds as required to meet appearance and dimensional requirements.
• 8. Inspect completed welds and components for proper size, penetration, appearance, alignment, and defects.
• 9. Recognize discrepancies between drawings, materials, and actual components and communicate concerns to the Team Lead or appropriate department.
• 10. Assist with more complex welding and fabrication projects.
• 11. Performs additional duties as directed.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1. High school diploma or GED.
• 2. Two or more years of welding, fabrication, manufacturing, or related experience.
• 3. Demonstrated experience with MIG and TIG welding.
• 4. Experience reading and following engineering drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• 5. Experience using welding equipment, grinders, hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1. Welding certificate or technical training in welding.
• 2. Experience welding steel and stainless steel.
• 3. Sheet metal fabrication and cabinet assembly experience.
• 4. Experience with custom-built equipment or one-of-a-kind products.
• 5. Environmental test chamber experience.
• 6. Experience assisting or training less experienced welders.

Recruiting Agencies:

We appreciate your interest in partnering with Russells Technical Products. Our HR team manages all recruiting efforts directly, and we are not currently working with outside recruiting agencies for this position. Please do not contact our HR or hiring teams regarding this posting.

Thank you for understanding and respecting our hiring process!

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Salary Information

$25 - $33Hourly Wage