Welder/Fabricator/Fitter

Walinga Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Profit Sharing

Performance Bonus

Referral program

Job summary

Walinga USA in Wayland, Michigan is seeking Welders/Fabricators/Fitters to join our team. Candidates should be experienced with MIG welding, capable of reading specifications, and performing welds in multiple positions on customized trailer components.

We offer a clean 36,000 sq ft facility, opportunities for overtime, health and retirement benefits, and a supportive team culture with strong retention. Join us to help build world-class agricultural feed trailers.

Qualifications

• Own tools including welding helmet (we do offer a tool lease program).
• Ability to occasionally lift over 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb in, on, or around trailer structures to perform welds in variety of positions.
• Must be able to meet physical demands of job with or without accommodation.
• Ability to stand, bend and twist throughout shift.
• Opportunity for 10 hour shifts as well as overtime.
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Profit Sharing
• Performance Bonus
• Referral program

Responsibilities

• Read trailer specification sheet to understand customer requirements
• Measure auger pipes for correct length
• Use jigs and fixtures to straighten auger assembly after the welding process
• Prepare the galvanized discharge tubes for assembly, and install the augers in the tubes
• Cut aluminum extrusions to required length
• Use jigs and fixtures to assemble aluminum components and tack in place
• Perform structurally sounds and cosmetically appealing welds in a variety of positions
• Install steel sub assembly components on aluminum tank structure
• Use crane system to lift hopper tank and install on bogie running gear
• Work area to be kept clean and organized
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures

Skills

MIG welding

Aluminum welding

Tools

Welding helmet

Job description

\"To produce superior transportation and conveying solutions for generations.\"

Mission

Through the manufacturing of exceptionally innovative transportation and conveying solutions, we intend to serve the needs of the global community. Reflecting on our Christian mandate, our culture strives to serve the best interest of our staff, customers, and vendors.

Overview

We are seeking Welders/Fabricators/Fitters to join our expanding team in Wayland, Michigan where we build world-class agricultural feed trailers. We have a clean, beautiful, NEW 36,000 square feet facility and are looking for experienced welders to join our family.

We have mutliple cookouts when the weather is nice for all of our employees, a wonderful holiday party in December and many employee appreciation events throughtout the year. We work hard to keep our employees happy!

This position is a good fit for individuals who are well acquainted with mig welding from entry level to advanced.

This is NOT an assembly line manufacturing facility. What we do is very customized and would not adapt well to an assembly line. We have over an 80% retention rate of our employees which says a lot about the company and culture we have at Walinga USA.

Responsibilities

• Read trailer specification sheet to understand customer requirements


• Measure auger pipes for correct length


• Use jigs and fixtures to straighten auger assembly after the welding process


• Prepare the galvanized discharge tubes for assembly, and install the augers in the tubes


• Cut aluminum extrusions to required length


• Use jigs and fixtures to assemble aluminum components and tack in place


• Perform structurally sounds and cosmetically appealing welds in a variety of positions


• Install steel sub assembly components on aluminum tank structure


• Use crane system to lift hopper tank and install on bogie running gear


• Work area to be kept clean and organized


• Follow all safety protocols and procedures

Qualifications

• Have own tools including welding helmet (we do offer a tool lease program)


• Ability to occasionally lift over 50 pounds


• Ability to climb in. on, or around trailer structures to perform welds in variety of positions


• Must be able to meet physical demands of job with or without accommodation


• Ability to stand, bend and twist throughout shift


• Opportunity for 10 hour shifts as well as overtime


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• 401(k)


• Vision insurance


• Life insurance


• 401(k) matching


• Profit Sharing


• Performance Bonus


• Referral program

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Experience

• 1 years

License/Certification

• MIG welding: 1 year (Required)


• ALUMINUM mig welding: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location

Wayland, MI 49348

More Information

• Walinga USA is located just north of Wayland, Michigan with easy access to 131.


• Walinga USA is a leader in the worldwide Ag Industry for customized manufacturing of bulk feed trailers with additional locations in Iowa, Canada and Australia. Walinga USA takes pride in quality craftmanship and superb customer satisfaction. Our location in Wayland manufactures highly specialized trailers for hauling animal feed and grains. Each trailer is designed and built to meet individual customer specifications and exceed expectations.


• It is the policy of Walinga USA Inc not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, race, sex, gender expression, parental or marital status, disability, national origin, religion or veteran status.