Welder

Waltonen Engineering; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holiday pay

Employer matching 401K

Overtime Pay: Time and a half after 40

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)

Job summary

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. in Warren, Michigan, is seeking an experienced welder to join our shop floor. You will complete welding requirements for automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy projects, using GTAW/TIG and GMAW/MIG processes on aluminum and steel.

The role emphasizes reading prints, GD&T, maintaining safety, prepping work, and following welding procedures. Candidates should have 2+ years TIG welding and fabrication experience and be willing to overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years TIG welding and fabrication experience.
• Basic understanding of prints and GD&T.
• Experience using power tools and maintaining equipment.
• Safety practices and ability to lift 25+ pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Report to Operations Manager as required.
• Complete welding for automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy projects.
• Analyze prints and CAD to fit up, tack, and weld GTAW/TIG and GMAW/MIG.
• Weld aluminum and steel as needed.
• Fabricate components using tools and setup measuring assemblies.
• Follow welding procedures and process documents (WPS, PQR, weld maps).
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with regulations.
• Be prepared for inspections by a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Earn operator certifications for GTAW Aluminum and GMAW Steel as required.
• Operate HiLo and crane per instruction.

Skills

TIG Welding

GTAW

GMAW/MIG Welding

GD&T understanding

Safety practices

Analytical problem solving

Overtime willingness

Tools

Welding equipment

Power tools

HiLo / crane operation

Job description

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 practicesAngle?Wait... sorry
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday pay
• Employer matching 401K
• Overtime Pay: Time and a half after 40 hours
• 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?

Founded in 1957 and proudly 100% U.S.-owned, Waltonen has deep roots in Warren, Michigan, and a strong commitment to supporting our local community. As a trusted engineering company, we serve the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries with precision, innovation, and integrity. Our team takes pride not only in the work we do, but in the positive impact we make—both in the industries we serve and in the community we call home.

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.