Welder - 1st Shift

DWM Holdings, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DWM Holdings, Inc. is seeking a 1st shift Production Team Welder to fit and weld steel and aluminum using MIG and/or TIG processes. You will report to the Plant Manager and contribute to the Production department, handling in-process quality checks and repairs.

Ideal candidates will have Associate degree in Welding Technology, be safety-conscious, and able to pass a company weld test. The role requires lifting up to 75 lbs and working 40+ hours per week in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MIG/MAG welding on steel and aluminum.
• Ability to read blueprints and WPS/PQR documentation.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS D1.1 and D1.2 standards.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds and work in a manufacturing setting.
• Reliable, safety-focused and able to pass a weld test.

Responsibilities

• Fit and weld steel and aluminum components per specs.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and 6S practices.
• Perform in-process quality inspections and quick repairs.
• Work on special projects as required and support team.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Team player

Reliability

Welding experience

Overtime willing

Education

Associates Degree in Welding Technology

Tools

GMAW MIG

GTAW TIG

Welding equipment

Plasma cutting

Job description

DWM Holdings is seeking the ideal candidate to fill a 1st shift Production Team Welder position. The Production Team Welder will be responsible for fitting and welding of steel and aluminum using a MIG and/or TIG process, and work on special projects as required. This person reports directly to the Plant Manager and is a member of the Production department.

Responsibilities:

• Understands and applies safe work practices in accordance with ANSIZ49.1 and company policy
• Familiar with welding documentation such as WPS, PQR, WPQR.
• Able to locate and understand shielding gas, filler metal, and base material certifications
• Experienced in welding to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel and AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum standards
• Proficient with GMAW (MIG) using solid wire and metal core (FCAW experience is useful)
• Capable of performing fillet welds in the flat and horizontal positions, fixed and rotated
• Consistently produces structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing welds in a fast-paced production environment
• Performs in-process quality inspections of own work and executes high- quality repairs quickly
• Takes full ownership of a welding machine and adheres to a daily/weekly
• Maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with 6S principles and company policy
• Utilizes thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment to fabricate parts
• Fills cavities or corrects malformation in parts and hammers out bulges and bends in metal workpieces

Requirements:

• Safety conscious and thoroughly familiar with ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes (available online for free at: http://www.aws.org/library/doclib/AWS-Z49.pdf )
• Thrives in a collaborative team setting
• Able to pass a practical weld test on company products, using sample drawings and WPS
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in challenging positions and tight areas)
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as blueprints, drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals
• Must be reliable, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
• Willing to work 40+ hours a week, 1st Shift
• Associates Degree in Welding Technology highly preferred. Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of training and experience are also encouraged to apply

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach throughout an 8-10-hour shift.
• Ability to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, sparks, fumes, and noise while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.