Welder

Johnson Welded Products, Inc.; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & RX insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA with company match

Payroll on demand

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Perfect attendance bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

Fleet Engineers is seeking a skilled welder to join our team in Muskegon, MI. The welder will join, fabricate, and repair metal components using a variety of welding techniques, including robotic welding with 5/6 axis systems.

The role requires experience in robotic welding, fixture setup, and blueprint reading, with a focus on quality and production standards. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a strong safety program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years welding experience preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in robotic welding and setup preferred.
• AWS certification preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program 5 and 6 axis welding robots and coordinate motion.
• Fixture and locate parts for robotic welding.
• Inspect parts against blueprints and using calipers or micrometers.
• Perform changeovers and hand weld repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoot robotic welding cells and identify failure points.
• Maintain 5S and safety practices in a quality-controlled environment.

Skills

Robotic welding

GMAW profiles

Team collaboration

Fixture and part locating

Blueprint inspection

Measurement tools

Changeovers and repairs

Program changes

Robotic cell troubleshooting

Quality and 5S

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years welding experience

1–3 years robotic welding/setup

AWS certification (preferred)

Tools

Robotic welding cells

GMAW equipment

Job description

Description

Fleet Engineers is a part of the Tramec Holdings family, which has facilities located throughout the United States. Along with competitive pay and a bonus program, we offer medical & RX, dental, vision, life insurance, company matching 401(k), company matching HSA, payroll on demand (any day is pay day), paid vacations, 10 paid holiday's, $2,000 perfect attendance bonus, $500 referral bonus, company paid uniforms, RX safety glasses program, work boot program, EAP, gym credit, tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, plus much more!

Position Summary

The welder is responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal components and structures using a variety of welding techniques.

Shift

Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm but hours could vary.

Essential Job Duties

• Knowledge and use of 5 and 6 axis welding robots (coordinated motion is a plus)
• Familiarity with use of multiple GMAW profiles
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to correctly fixture and locate parts for robotic welding.
• Operates machines to weld components together.
• Inspects parts according to blueprints.
• Use of calipers, micrometers, measuring fixtures and gauges.
• Maintains expected production rate numbers.
• Perform changeovers and hand weld repairs as needed
• Perform welding material changeovers and general fixture maintenance and repair.
• Ability to locate and run job programs. Make program changes as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot robotic welding cells including I/O logic as well as identify most likely points of failure.
• Responsible for working in accordance with our documented Quality System and for ensuring that products and services meet the customer’s specified requirements
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area using the 5S process, and follows all safety policies and procedures
• May be required by management to perform other reasonable work-related tasks
• May be required to work different shifts, hours, overtime and weekends if needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years welding experience preferred
• 1-3 years experience in robotic welding and setup preferred
• AWS certification preferred but not mandatory

Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Twisting
• Reaching
• Grasping
• Pushing/Pulling

Tramec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We participate in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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