Structural Welder Fabricator 1st Shift

Structural Welder Fabricator – Day, 1st Shift – Conveyor Concepts (CCMich) | Coopersville, MI

Conveyor Concepts of Michigan (CCMich) is an engineer-driven manufacturing company that designs and builds custom material-handling systems and structural steel components
. Our fabrication team works directly from drawings to produce one-of-a-kind and small-run weldments
—not repetitive production parts.

This role is ideal for an experienced welder/fabricator who takes pride in fit, finish, and accuracy, and who enjoys working in a hands-on shop environment where quality and teamwork matter.

• This is not a production-line welding role.
• We are looking for fabricators who can read drawings, fit parts accurately, and think through the build, not just weld pre-set parts all day.

• Work from prints and layout drawings
• Fit, tack, weld, and finish parts with minimal rework
• Use cranes, jigs, and fixtures to safely position large weldments

• Four 10-hour shifts (Monday–Thursday)
• Limited overtime:
  Half-day Fridays when needed
• No mandatory weekends:
  Saturdays are voluntary;
  Sundays are never scheduled
• Safety-first culture: PPE, safety boots, and prescription safety glasses provided
• Stable employment:
  We work hard to keep our team working steady hours year-round
• Hands-on leadership:
  Supervisors are on the floor and available
• Small-business environment:
  You’re known by name and your work is noticed
• Monthly catered lunches and free snacks daily

Monday–Thursday: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Friday (as needed): 5:00 AM – 11:30 AM

• Pay Range: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour (based on experience)
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time
• Benefits Include:
• Health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off based on years of service
• 9 paid holidays
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety glasses
• Clothing discounts and tool loan program

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and layout specifications
• Fit, position, align, and weld structural steel and fabricated components
• Measure and verify parts using tape measures, squares, and layout tools
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment including flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses
• Lay out material and work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications
• Tack-weld and complete weldments per drawings
• Use cranes, hoists, and fixtures to safely move and position materials
• De-burr, prep, and tag parts for the next process
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow company safety policies and attendance expectations
• Perform other fabrication-related duties as assigned

• 2+ years of welding and fabrication experience
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Read a tape measure proficiently and solve fractions
• Comfortable fitting and welding parts with limited supervision
• Experience working with structural steel and fabricated components
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (heavier loads moved with crane or hi-lo)
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license required

• Enjoy hands-on fabrication and building from prints
• Take pride in accuracy, fit, and workmanship
• Are comfortable working with large weldments and cranes
• Prefer variety over repetitive production welding

• Are looking for strictly production or robotic welding
• Prefer repetitive, single-task welding roles
• Are not comfortable reading drawings or fitting parts