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Welder

Burr Oak Tool
Sturgis, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/17/2025
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Description

Position: Welder

Salary Grade: 5

Primary Purpose: Set up and operate mig and tig welding machines to weld together parts of fabricated metal products. Successfully operate the hand plasma cutter and CNC plasma/OXY fuel machine to complete required projects. capable of moving around throughout the assemble area to support team members.

Roles: Expected behaviors and activities performed to fulfill responsibilities

Practice and encourage the best safety practices resulting in zero lost time within department.

  • Implement and practice effective 5S and participate in regular team 5S audits.
  • Set an example of working hard and doing the right things, exhibit energy and positivity.
  • Understand and achieve Reasonable Expectations (REs) for current position and responsibilities (excellent productivity and quality) and participate in regular team process audits.
  • Engage in clear, courteous, effective, honest, and open communications with team members and others within and outside the department and company.
  • Develop and seek positive relationships; actively participate in regular huddles and goal setting.
  • Resolve issues utilizing problem solving process and prioritizing processes and routines.
  • Accountable to follow instruction and established routines and processes to achieve results.

Responsibilities: Quantifiable metrics to which a person is held accountable

  • Weld flat, cylindrical, or irregular parts as required to achieve final specifications and delivery requirements.
  • Ability to read, understand and correctly interpret drawings, blueprints, layouts, charts, sketches, and schematics to meet or exceed specifications.
  • Verify conformance of parts to drawings using various measuring instruments.
  • Inspect welds, brazes and other operations for quality in function and form.
  • Arrive at work and position consistently on time; remain present and engaged the entire assigned shift.
  • Able to recognize and document patterns in process and problem solving.
  • Participate in regular employee reviews including setting and achieving goals.

Essential Qualifications And Skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have 2-3 years previous welding experience.
  • Ability to receive forklift license and learn to operate cranes and man-lifts.
  • Must have math skills and ability to utilize various measurement tools such as tape measure, squares, calipers, and micrometers.
  • Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible.
  • Ability to remain calm and determined to attain goals.
  • High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
  • Documentation of a current drug screen must be provided prior to start date.

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