Welder - 2nd Shift

DWM Holdings; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DWM Holdings is seeking a Production Team Welder for 2nd shift to join the weld shop, performing MIG and TIG welding on steel and aluminum parts. The role will start on 1st shift training, then transition to 2nd shift once fully trained.

The ideal candidate has MIG/GMAW experience, familiarity with AWS D1.1/D1.2, and the ability to read WPS/PQR documents. Applicants should be committed to safety, quality, and working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Safety rules: familiar with ANSI Z49.1 and welding safety standards.
• Able to pass a practical weld test on company products using sample drawings and WPS.
• Ability to perform physical requirements including standing, lifting up to 75 pounds, and working in challenging positions.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply safe work practices per ANSI Z49.1 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.
• Weld to AWS D1.1 and D1.2 Structural standards (steel and aluminum).
• Proficient with GMAW (MIG) using solid wire and metal core; FCAW experience is useful.
• Capable of fillet welds in flat and horizontal positions.
• Perform in-process quality inspections and high-quality repairs promptly.
• Own and PM welding machines daily/weekly.
• Maintain a clean, organized 6S workspace.
• Utilize flame-cutting or plasma-arc equipment for fabrication.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

GMAW

FCAW experience

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree in Welding Technology

Tools

Flame-cutting torch

Plasma-arc equipment

Job description

DWM Holdings is seeking the ideal candidate to fill a 2nd 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.

This position will train on 1st shift and then transition to 2nd shift once the ideal candidate is fully trained.

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 PM schedule
• 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, Second Shift (Monday - Friday 5:15 pm - 1:45 am or 3:45 am, Saturdays 1 pm - 7 pm)
• Associates Degree in Welding Technology highly preferred. Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of training and experience are also encouraged to apply