Welder - 1st Shift (5:00am-1:00pm)

Oliver-Packaging-and-Equipmen; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Oliver Packaging and Equipment Company is seeking a Welder to perform MIG/TIG welding and metal finishing with high precision. The role requires strong blueprint reading, exacting tolerances, and careful interpretation of work orders.

You will work with carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and aluminum, distributing finished work to subsequent centers while ensuring quality standards. The position emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and the ability to switch between tasks and machines

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety practices across different types of machinery and processes.
• Technical training or vocational certification in metalworking (optional but advantageous)
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Familiarity with tools and machinery used in metalworking, welding, fiber laser and press brake.
• Attention to detail and precision.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to switch between different tasks and machines as required.

Responsibilities

• MIG/TIG welding and metal finishing.
• Spot weld set up and operation.
• Stud weld set up and operation.
• Familiarity with various metals including carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron and aluminum
• Distribute finished work to subsequent work centers.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Strong ability to use various measuring tools accurately.
• Read, interpret, and understand work orders, drawings, and production schedules to determine specifications, such as material to be used, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Inspect the materials and finished products to ensure they meet required tolerances and quality standards.

Skills

Mig/Tig welding

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Multi-tasking

Education

Vocational certification in metalworking

Tools

Fiber laser

Press brake

Job description

If you are looking for a company where you can grow and develop alongside respectfully collaborative teams, join us at Oliver Packaging and Equipment Company. With a history dating back to 1890, we offer the stability of a well-established organization and the support of colleagues who truly value one another. In addition to competitive base pay, we provide a generous benefits package, including a bonus plan, a 5% 401(k) match, 15 days of paid time off, and 10 paid holidays in your first year (pro-rated in year one).

Our culture is built on teamwork and a shared commitment to creating and delivering packaging and equipment solutions around the globe. You’ll see your work make a real impact—in places like Walmart and Panera Bread, in schools providing meals to children, through programs like Meals on Wheels supporting seniors, and in hospitals helping patients in recovery.

If you want your work to matter and to be part of a supportive team with a strong foundation and long-term vision, this is the opportunity for you.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
5:00am - 1:00pm

Job Summary:
The Welder will be responsible for performing various tasks, which may include MIG/TIG welding and metal finishing. The role requires a high level of precision and expertise in metalworking, with a focus on creating high-quality finished products that meet exacting standards. Please refer to the following sections for a detailed description of the responsibilities related to welding duties. Each Welder may perform one or more of the following responsibilities or may focus primarily on a single responsibility, depending on the needs of the business.

Primary Responsibilities:

• MIG/TIG welding and metal finishing.
• Spot weld set up and operation.
• Stud weld set up and operation.
• Familiarity with various metals including carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron and aluminum
• Distribute finished work to subsequent work centers.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Strong ability to use various measuring tools accurately.
• Read, interpret, and understand work orders, drawings, and production schedules to determine specifications, such as material to be used, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Inspect the materials and finished products to ensure they meet required tolerances and quality standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety practices across different types of machinery and processes.
• Technical training or vocational certification in metalworking (optional but advantageous)
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Familiarity with tools and machinery used in metalworking, welding, fiber laser and press brake.
• Attention to detail and precision.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to switch between different tasks and machines as required.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Works in a controlled manufacturing environment; is required to lift up to 50 lbs. and may be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. Must be able to work safely with materials and equipment. Must be able to work overtime and/or flexible shifts.