WelderFabricator

Plasan USA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks skilled Welders/Fabricators to join their innovative team. This isn't just any welding job; you'll be working with advanced GMAW-P techniques to join heavy steel components for critical vehicle armor. You'll ensure high-quality standards while coaching others, making a real impact in defense and security industries. With a focus on safety and precision, this role offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to excel in your craft. If you're passionate about welding and ready for a challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with GMAW welding techniques.
• Strong understanding of welding symbols and measurements.
• Ability to coach others in welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Join heavy steel components using GMAW/GMAW-P processes.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
• Maintain productivity of 80-90% on average.

Skills

GMAW-P Welding

Blueprint Reading

Welding Setup

Coaching and Mentoring

Basic Computer Skills

Education

AWS D1.1 Certification

Tools

MIG Welder

Job description

As a world-class supplier of wheeled and tactical vehicle armor and commercial metal solutions, Plasan North America manufactures the armor that protects our troops. The talented people in our workforce bring their best minds and their best hearts to jobs that are both meaningful and critical.

We are currently seeking highly skilled Welders/Fabricators with expertise in GMAW-P (Gas Metal Arc Welding – Pulsed) to join our dynamic team. This isn't your average welding job - our Welders are responsible for joining heavy steel components using GMAW/GMAW-P welding processes with ER307 stainless steel filler material. This position requires an experienced welder with in-depth knowledge of welding techniques, high-quality standards, an emphasis on safety, and the ability to coach others on welding techniques. The ideal candidate will be able to meet first-pass quality inspection requirements on demanding projects that require the highest level of welding expertise, including working with armored steel used in defense, transportation, and security industries. Applicants must pass a 2G plate test (GMAW) to confirm skill level and corresponding pay rate.

We have openings on first and second shift.Our regular work hours are four ten-hour shifts Monday - Thursday (First shift works 5am to 3pm, second shift works 3:15pm to 1:15am), however, we are working on Fridays and some Saturdays currently.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

*(Required Tasks)

• Apply appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate or repair parts of steel or other weldable materials according to SOPs

• Lay out and mark weld points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates

• Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools

• Inspect completed work for conformance to specification

• Understand weld symbols and measurements

• Learn NCR and First Article Inspection process

• Maintain productivity of 80-90% on average

• Keep personal protective equipment (PPE) up to date

• Participate in Safety and 5S activities

• All other duties as assigned

SKILL SET

*(Required Skills)

• 4+ years’ experience using GMAW process welding 46100 (HH) materials in 2G and 3G positions

• AWS D1.1 certification preferred

• Able to tack weld carbon steel, HH and UHH materials

• Able to weld 46100 (HH) materials per WPS without supervision

• Able to weld non-ballistic carbon steel parts

• Able to apply advanced skills to the position/specialization

• Fluent blueprint reading, ability to create fixtures

• Able to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position

• Able to act as a coach to fellow teammates assisting them with on-the-job training and mentoring

• Basic computer skills necessary to train to ERP system responsibilities for basic functions

• Understanding of Payroll system and policies including attendance (log in/ out procedures, transferring jobs, verifying hours worked, PTO time available, etc.)

• Comprehension of SOP’s/Quality Standards and the responsibilities involved with each

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The duties of this job require the employee to perform mostly standing work with occasional movement throughout the facility to transfer or deliver parts. Constant use of hands/fingers to handle and control welding equipment. Frequent lifting and/or pushing up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting and/or pushing up to 80 pounds. Occasional bending, squatting, and stooping. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

You should be proficient in:

• Welding Setups for Production
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder

Salary info:

$25 - $30 / hr