Welder/Fabricator

Koch Finishing Systems; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Safe, well-equipped shop environment

Training and certification potential

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator in Caledonia, MI to weld and fabricate metal structures per engineered drawings. This role reads blueprints, interprets welding symbols, and operates MIG welding equipment in a 6:00 AM–2:30 PM schedule, with a $25–$30/hour pay range based on experience and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of welding/fabrication, understands fabrication drawings, and can work with cranes/hoists, grinders, saws, and drills in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years welding and fabrication experience or formal technical training.
• Ability to read blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Proficiency with MIG welding and common shop tools.
• Ability to safely operate cranes, hoists, and forklifts (training provided).
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate finished metal products and custom assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols for fabrication.
• Verify specifications through material measurements and calculations.
• Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance.
• Assemble, weld, and finish structures and sub-assemblies, including filing and burrs.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines (cutting, forming, punching, drilling).
• Maximize material usage while meeting production schedules.
• Collaborate with team members to meet quality and delivery goals.
• Operate and maintain MIG welding equipment independently.
• Safely operate shop equipment including hoists, cranes, and forklifts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality workmanship

Team collaboration

MIG welding

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Cranes/hoists operation

Fabrication tools (grinders, saws, drills)

Job description

5041 68th St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Location: Caledonia, MI (Kent County — approx. 15 minutes from Grand Rapids, Cascade, and Byron Center)

Koch Finishing Systems is a custom engineering and fabrication company serving the Aerospace and Automotive industries. We are seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our Caledonia team. In this role, you'll weld and fabricate metal structures and custom assemblies according to engineered fabrication drawings, contributing directly to the high-quality equipment our customers rely on.

Schedule: Day Shift, Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Pay: $25–$30/hour based on experience

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate finished metal products and custom assemblies
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols for fabrication
• Verify specifications through material measurements and calculations
• Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance
• Assemble, weld, and finish structures and sub-assemblies, including filing and burring
• Set up and operate fabricating machines (cutting, forming, punching, drilling)
• Maximize material usage while meeting production schedules
• Collaborate with team members to meet quality and delivery goals
• Operate and maintain MIG welding equipment independently
• Safely operate shop equipment including hoists, cranes, and forklifts
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of welding and fabrication experience, or formal technical training
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings
• Proficiency with MIG welding and common shop tools (grinders, saws, drills, etc.)
• Ability to safely operate cranes, hoists, and forklifts (training provided if needed)
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS D1.1 or equivalent structural welding certification
• Experience welding structural tube and pipe
• Familiarity with TIG welding and other advanced techniques
• Prior experience in a custom fabrication or equipment manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work from limited direction

Why Join Us

At Koch Finishing Systems, we know our success depends on the skill and dedication of our team. Our Caledonia location offers an easy commute for candidates throughout Kent, Barry, and Ottawa counties, including Grand Rapids, Middleville, Hastings, Alto, and Freeport. We offer:

• Competitive pay: $25–$30/hour based on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• A clean, safe, and well-equipped shop environment
• Opportunities for training, certification, and career growth
• The stability of a company with over 153 years in business

Koch Finishing Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

5041 68th St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316, USA