Welder - Ontonagon, MI

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trident Maritime Systems - Heavy Equipment Group in Ontonagon, MI is seeking a Welder to perform welding and fabrication tasks with guidance, following weld procedures and inspection criteria to meet quality standards.

The role requires ability to read weld symbols, operate cranes for moving weldments, and mentor teammates while maintaining safety. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a leading marine and defense contractor.

Qualifications

• Welds and fabricates basic to moderately advanced weldments with minimal quality errors.
• Reads weld symbols and follows procedures and inspection criteria.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Welds and fabricates basic to moderately advanced weldments with minimal quality errors.
• Works from moderately advanced drawings and job layouts.
• Understands and reads weld symbols and applies weld sequencing.
• Performs basic to intermediate fabrication techniques and uses crane operations to move weldments.
• Mentors and trains others as needed.

Skills

Welding

Reading weld symbols

Crane operations

Fabrication techniques

Quality control

Mentoring/train others

Tools

Torch

Crane equipment

Job description

At Trident Maritime Systems - Heavy Equipment Group, we don't just build systems-we build careers. As a leader in the marine and defense industry, we're looking for innovative, forward-thinking professionals who are ready to take on complex challenges and deliver real-world solutions.

We are currently seeking a Welder in our Ontonagon, MI location. In this role, you will perform welding or fabrication tasks as assigned with moderate guidance or supervision. This position will demonstrate safety in the workplace and be proficient at following and looking up weld procedures, work instructions and inspection criteria while meeting routed hours with acceptable quality.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Welds and fabricates basic to moderately advanced weldments with minimal quality errors (as outlined in the LSSI stamping discipline procedure)
• Work from moderately advanced drawings and job layouts (3 & up pgs.)
• Understand and read weld symbols
• Moderately advanced crane operations and rigging - proficient at moving/flipping weldment using 2 cranes
• Perform quality checks throughout process
• Operate hand burn plasma and torch
• Understand and apply weld sequencing
• Basic to advanced fabrication techniques and application
• Basic to advanced straightening techniques
• Mentor and train others
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 60 pounds
• Long periods of standing, kneeling, crouching, and climbing.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and additional perks designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities/Affirmative Action Employer.

We comply with Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.