Welder

Waltonen Engineering; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Disability insurance

Employee Referral Program

Off-site events

Job summary

Waltonen Engineering is seeking a Welder to join our Michigan team. Responsibilities include completing GTAW/TIG and GMAW/MIG welds for automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy projects, and welding aluminum and steel after reviewing CAD prints.

The role emphasizes safety and adherence to welding procedures. You will maintain a clean, organized workspace, assist with inspections, and pursue operator certifications, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years TIG welding and fabrication experience.
• Basic understanding of prints and GD&T.
• Experience using power tools and performing equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze prints/CAD to fit up, tack, and weld GTAW/TIG and GMAW/MIG.
• Weld aluminum and steel per WPS; follow process requirements.
• Set up, measure, and weld components; maintain workspace cleanliness.
• Complete in-process/pre-weld inspection checklists and documentation.
• Be prepared for inspections by a CWI and earn operator certifications.

Skills

TIG Welding

Fabrication

CAD reading

Safety awareness

Power Tools

Tools

Power Tools

HiLo crane

Cranes

Job description

Waltonen is actively seeking a Welder to join our team!

Job Responsibilities

• Report to Independence Tooling Operations Manager
• Complete all welding requirements for various projects, mainly for the automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy sector
• Analyze prints and CAD to properly fit up, tack, and weld for GTAW/Tig and GMAW/Mig processes
• Be comfortable welding both aluminum and steel
• Fabricates components by using equipment to clean, prepare, cut, burn, and weld pieces; setting up and measuring assemblies; selecting appropriate methods
• Understand various techniques, best practices, and what supplies and gasses to use as needed
• Be able to clean, prepare, cut, measure, and keep your workspace orderly for each project
• Complete in-process and pre-weld inspection checklist
• Create and/or follow required process documents- welding procedure specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Weld maps and charts, weld continuity log, etc
• Maintains a safe work environment by following procedures; and complying with legal regulations
• Be prepared to have some of your work inspected by a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), along with complete required repairs
• Be prepared to earn operator certifications for at least GTAW Aluminum and GMAW Steel, with other certifications as required
• Be prepared to use a HiLo and crane- instruction and certification will be supplied

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with TIG Welding and Fabrication
• Basic understanding of prints and GD&T
• Experience performing equipment maintenance
• Experience using power tools
• Knowledge of basic safety practices
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads
• Strong analytical skills & an interest in problem-solving
• Must be dependable in performing job-related tasks, finishing assigned projects & meeting deadlines

All employees are required to work within the confines and responsibilities of the quality system.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Vacation and Holiday pay
• Employer matching 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons

Who are we?

Independence Tooling is a leader in high-precision custom tooling, jigs, and assembly equipment for the automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, defense, and energy industries. Our in-house capabilities meet the most stringent industry requirements and deliver high-quality cost-effective solutions. Encouraged by the team approach we foster, our craftsmen proudly commit themselves to meeting client needs on time and within budget.

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.