Located in Northern Michigan, Air Way Automation is a leading provider of automated parts feeding and assembly equipment. We value our employees and encourage both personal and professional growth. Our advanced technology and accelerated pace presents employees with a challenging and satisfying work environment.

Air Way Automation is proud to offer full-time employees the following COMPANY PAID benefits - most start on day one:

• Three Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PPO Medical plans (one plan fully company-funded for family coverage)
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term disability
• Basic life/AD&D disability
• GM supplier vehicle discounts
• Weekly pay
• Bonus and profit-sharing opportunities

Additional voluntary buy-up benefits include:

• Long-term disability
• Additional life insurance
• 401k participation (available 1st of the month following hire)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Position parts according to prints and knowledge of the unit being welded
• Regulates machine for proper weld current, wire feed, and gas flow
• Assures that the fit, function and cosmetics are at, or exceeds quality expectations
• Removes BB's and any other weld imperfections from surface of products
• Implements and completes all tasks assigned by team leaders and management
• Maintains all company safety regulations to provide a clean, accident free, and healthy work environment
• Operates press brake, box brake and roll as necessary

Skills Required:

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent. Previous welding fabrication experience required or recent training in the field.
• Knowledge of press brake, box brake and roll.
• Experience preferred in one or more of the processes GTAW and GMAW
• Should be able to weld in all positions, not just flat welds
• Must be able to read basic blueprints and have good attention to detail
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the English language
• Must possess basic math skills
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with the variety of situations which occur in the daily fabrication process

Protective Clothing and Physical Demands:

• Air Way Automation is a machine shop and production facility. Individuals are exposed to noise and a variety of temperature conditions.
• The incumbent may be required to stand most of the day, along with stooping, bending, twisting, reaching, and kneeling.
• The position requires a minimal lifting ability of 50 pounds.
• The incumbent will utilize safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, safety shoes while performing the functions of this position

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties, activities, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.