Welder/Fabricator

Welder/Fabricator
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (Direct Hire Possible for Exceptional Candidates)
Location: Warren, MI
Industry: Manufacturing/Fabrication
Environment: Job Shop – Custom Weldments
Pay: $25 – $30/hour
Shift:

Monday – Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (4x10-hour shifts)

Optional Overtime: Friday (minimum of 5 hours if workload allows)

No current weekend shifts

Benefits:

Weekly pay.

Eligibility to enroll in health benefits on your first day!

Referral Bonuses ($ per referral) – Ask for details.

Position Summary:We are seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator with strong fitting and fabrication experience to serve as the primary welder in our facility. This role requires expertise in MIG and TIG welding, blueprint reading, and custom fabrication. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality weldments, ensuring accuracy and consistency in accordance with AWS standards.Position Responsibilities:

Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel materials.

Work primarily in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions (minimal overhead welding).

Weld material thicknesses ranging from 16 gauge to 1 inch (majority between 16 gauge – 1/2 inch).

Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings to fit and fabricate custom weldments.

Follow AWS D1.1 welding codes (certifications recommended, but in-house bend/break weld testing is required).

Utilize Miller MIG and TIG welding machines; experience with IPG laser welding is a plus.

Operate additional shop equipment, including drill presses, grinders, saws, and press brakes as needed.

Ensure all welding work meets quality control standards and pass in-house certification tests.

Collaborate with the fabrication team to produce high-quality custom projects.

Position Requirements:

Experience: Extremely Strong fitting and fabrication background (not production welding).Minimum 2+ years of welding experience in a fabrication shop environment.Experience welding aluminum, stainless steel, and steel.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading blueprints and fabrication drawings.Knowledge of AWS D1.1 standards; welding certifications preferred.Ability to perform MIG and TIG welding with Miller welding machines.Experience operating additional fabrication tools (drill press, grinders, saws, etc.).

Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail and quality.Ability to work independently as the lead welder in the shop.Willingness to assist with other fabrication tasks as needed.

About Spark Talent Acquisition:Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.{"@context":" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">

• Monday – Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (4x10-hour shifts)
• Optional Overtime: Friday (minimum of 5 hours if workload allows)
• No current weekend shifts

• Weekly pay.
• Eligibility to enroll in health benefits on your first day!
• Referral Bonuses ($ per referral) – Ask for details.

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel materials.
• Work primarily in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions (minimal overhead welding).
• Weld material thicknesses ranging from 16 gauge to 1 inch (majority between 16 gauge – 1/2 inch).
• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings to fit and fabricate custom weldments.
• Follow AWS D1.1 welding codes (certifications recommended, but in-house bend/break weld testing is required).
• Utilize Miller MIG and TIG welding machines; experience with IPG laser welding is a plus.
• Operate additional shop equipment, including drill presses, grinders, saws, and press brakes as needed.
• Ensure all welding work meets quality control standards and pass in-house certification tests.
• Collaborate with the fabrication team to produce high-quality custom projects.

• Experience:
  • Extremely Strong fitting and fabrication background (not production welding).
  • Minimum 2+ years of welding experience in a fabrication shop environment.
  • Experience welding aluminum, stainless steel, and steel.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints and fabrication drawings.
  • Knowledge of AWS D1.1 standards; welding certifications preferred.
  • Ability to perform MIG and TIG welding with Miller welding machines.
  • Experience operating additional fabrication tools (drill press, grinders, saws, etc.).
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail and quality.
  • Ability to work independently as the lead welder in the shop.
  • Willingness to assist with other fabrication tasks as needed.

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