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1st Shift WELDER

Davenport Manufacturing Group (DMG)
Fremont, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

Davenport Manufacturing Group (DMG) is a full-service metal fabrication provider with 32 years of tier one-supplier OEM experience. From design to shipping the final product, our goal is to exceed our customers' expectations when it comes to all facets of metal fabrication.

At DMG we are team players that are humble, hungry and smart. We are passionate about our work, and we go beyond the call of duty, and we put our team above our own interests.

  • 4-Day Work Week
  • Voluntary overtime
  • Above Average Wages - starting $22.00-$26.00

Our Welders are responsible for the construction of structural steel frames, enclosures, and other fabricated parts from blueprints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • MIG welding and finish grinding using fabrication techniques.
  • Blueprint reading to build parts of various shapes and sizes to customer specifications.
  • Weld materials such as mild, galvanneal, and stainless steel with thicknesses ranging from 18 gauge up to ¼".
  • TIG welding, saw cutting, dual-action sanding, drilling, tapping,
  • Working in other departments, as needed which may include finishing, machine operations, etc.
  • Must own welding helmet.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must be able to pass a written and hands-on welding test.
  • Math, reading, and writing skills.
  • Ability to read tape measure and blueprints.
  • Ability to function as a team member.
  • Occasionally heavy lifting up to 75# may be required.
  • Tools needed - 50/50 tool program available.
  • Stand for long periods up to 10 hours a day, squat, bend, kneel and work on knees as needed for weld requirements.

Benefits of working at KMI:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) available after the first full calendar month worked.
  • Holiday Pay – 8 per calendar year
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Package(s)
  • 401(k) matching
  • On-the-Job Training Opportunities
  • Educational Reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26

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