Welder

Welder Fabricator
Compensation: Up to $28.00 per hour
Location: Lansing, MI
Shift: Monday to Friday:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Company Overview:

We are a leading provider of complete machining and fabrication solutions, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service. We assist with project needs from design concept through installation support.

Full-Service Fabrication and Machine Shop:

• CNC Lathe
• Precision Conventional Lathes
• Overhead Crane
• Shears, Press Break
• MIG and TIG welding
• Steel Carbon and Aluminum
• Plasma Cutting

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Welder Fabricator to fabricate and assemble metal components according to blueprints and technical drawings.

This role offers growth and advancement, with potential for temp-to-hire placement for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fabrication and Assembly: Weld together metal components of products such as steel bars, steel and aluminum details, fabrications, and plates using MIG/TIG welding equipment.
• Electrode Handling: Obtain specified electrode and insert it into the portable holder or thread consumable electrode wire through a portable welding gun.
• Equipment Connection: Connect cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as specified by Welding Engineer or Technician.
• Power Supply Management: Start power supply to produce electric current for welding.
• Arc Formation: Strike arc to generate heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpiece, joining edges of workpiece.
• Welding Guidance: Manually guide electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Welding Positions: Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examine Welds: Inspect welds for bead size and other specifications.
• Filler Rod Application: Apply filler rod manually to supply weld metal.
• Workpiece Preparation: Clean or degrease weld joint or workpiece; prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
• Repair and Assembly: Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, position and clamp work pieces together, and assemble them in jig or fixture.
• Tack Assemblies: Tack assemblies together as needed.
• Weld Cleanup: Chip off excess weld, slag, and spatter; preheat workpiece with hand torch or heating furnace.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of MIG & TIG welding experience.
• Mechanical Knowledge: Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve fabrication issues.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in operating plasma cutting and machining equipment.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
• Standards: Familiar with metal fabrication codes and standards.
• Attention to Detail: Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan (Simple IRA with 3% employer match after 1 year)
• Tool account and payroll deduction for tool purchases

How to Apply:
Apply now or contact Fas Temps Staffing Solutions at  for more information. Join our team and contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance