Welder

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Olson, a leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America, is seeking a welder to perform MIG, TIG and STICK welds on aluminum and steel parts in accordance with blueprints and shop routings. You will set up welding equipment, maintain tools, and ensure clean, safe work areas while contributing to quality goals.

The candidate should have 2–3 years of welding experience, be able to read blueprints, and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass welding test.
• 2-3 years welding experience in Aluminum/Steel MIG, TIG and Stick welding.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to set up welding machines.
• Computer literate and familiar with measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, assemble, align, secure and clamp component parts with jigs and fixtures to tack or finish weld together aluminum and/or steel parts as called for by shop routings.
• Work from blueprints, work orders or as instructed by supervisor
• Set and adjust welding machine for optimal weld and quality assurance
• Maintain proper maintenance on welding guns
• Maintain cleanliness of machines and equipment and general work area.
• Support and participate in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts.
• Adhere to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Adhere to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

STICK welding

Blueprint reading

Welding machine setup

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding machines

Job description

Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson’s portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks!

Morgan Olson’s leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson’s production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient “last mile” home delivery work trucks on the market today.

Job Description

Performs various welding operations (MIG, TIG, STICK) in a timely and orderly manner, to ensure work meets company and customer specifications and standards.

Essential Functions and Activities

• Set-up, assemble, align, secure and clamp component parts with jigs and fixtures to tack or finish weld together aluminum and/or steel parts as called for by shop routings.
• Work from blueprints, work orders or as instructed by supervisor
• Sets and adjusts welding machine for optimal weld and quality assurance
• Maintains proper maintenance on welding guns
• Maintains cleanliness of machines and equipment and general work area.
• Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts.
• Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.
• Other duties as required.

Physical Requirements/Hazards

Job requires extensive standing, bending, lifting, reaching, twisting and turning to weld parts. Lifting will involve fabricated parts and assemblies weighing anywhere from several pounds to 50 pounds. Parts weighing more than 50 pounds are handled with a hoist or with help from another team member.

PPE

Steel toed safety shoes, Welding Helmet, Welding Gloves, Tinted Safety glasses with side shields are always required. Other PPE such as hearing protection, respirators, etc. may be required depending upon the task at hand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must pass welding test
• 2-3 years’ welding experience in aluminum / steel Mig, TIG and Stick welding
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to set up welding machines
• Computer literate and familiar with measuring tools