Structural Welder Fabricator 1st Shift

Structural Welder Fabricator – Day, 1st Shift

Conveyor Concepts (CCMich) | Coopersville, MI

Entry level (0–2 years experience)

Conveyor Concepts of Michigan (CCMich) is an engineer-driven manufacturing company that designs and builds custom material-handling systems and structural steel components. The 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.

• 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.tack‑weld and complete weldments per drawings.
• Use cranes, hoists, and fixtures to safely move and position materials.
• Deburr, 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.

Conveyor Concepts of Michigan, LLC