Welder I

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Trailer in Michigan is seeking an experienced welder to join our manufacturing team. Under limited supervision, you will weld and join materials, assemble products using blueprints, and apply knowledge of metallic properties, performing Mig and Tig welding as required.

You must have at least 3 years Mig, Stick and Arc welding experience, be able to read blueprints, lift up to 50 lbs, pass a weld test and background screening.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Mig, Stick and Arc welding experience.
• Tig/Heliarc (Aluminum) experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints/shop drawings to form pieces/assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and wear required PPE and report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain area housekeeping and organize workspace daily.
• Accurately complete Job Slips and follow start/stop/break times.
• Adhere to company policies as outlined in the Handbook.

Skills

Mig welding

Tig welding

Fabrication/layout

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Quality awareness

Physical stamina

Education

Diploma/GED

Tools

Blueprints

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Kentucky Trailer

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Kentucky Trailer is driven to be the best in the world at design, build and service solutions for specialty trailer, custom transport and mobilized business markets.

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision, will be welding and joining materials together in a Manufacturing Environment. Will assemble products, utilizing knowledge of working characteristics of metallic materials, and layout techniques, using hand tools, machines, and equipment using blueprints and shop drawings. Will perform any other duties as assigned. Must have experience with Mig and Tig for galvanized, aluminum and steel.

Responsibilities:

• The Associate will work in a safe manner while wearing the appropriate safety equipment and reporting any unsafe condition or act.
• The Associate will be responsible for their area of the Shop for housekeeping and organization and will utilize clean up time assigned at the end of each day to do so.
• The Associate will be on the job as scheduled for start, stop and break times and accurately fill out the proper information on a Job Slip at the end of each day.
• The Associate will conduct themselves according to the Policies of the Company as provided in the Handbook including attendance, smoking, breaks, clean up, vacation, PTO, cell phones, etc.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years Mig,Stickand Arc welding experience
• Tig/Heliarc (Aluminum) Experience preferred.
• Fabrication/LayoutExperience.
• Ability to read blueprints/shop drawings to form pieces/assembly
• Use of allpresses, handand power tools and read a tape measure
• Basic Math & Measurement aptitude
• Problem solving skills
• Able to up to lift 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Criminal Background Check & Drug screen
• Diploma/GED
• Pre-employment Screening
• Able to perform repetitive tasks; high physical activity
• Able to bend, kneel, stoop, stand, reach, climb, twistand/or crawl
• Not afraid of heights
• Able to pass a weld test
• Good communication skills (read, write, speak, listen and understand work instructions).
• PPE: Steel-toes, hearing protection andsafety glasses required at all times

EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.