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Machine Welder 2nd Shift (Entry Level)

Etna Shared Services
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026

Join the team that has been powering growth and an excellent reputation for over 60 years!

Etna Supply is an industry leader in plumbing, heating, underground, municipal, and fire protection wholesale distribution throughout Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. We are committed to sound financial principles, building partnerships that foster teamwork, and striving for continuous improvement. We are dedicated to fairness, integrity, and respect.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package, including quarterly bonuses! 
  • 5 different lines of business and 2 subsidiaries that provide company stability through diversification.
  • Professional development opportunities to support your growth.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your contributions.
  • The fun challenge of working in a fast-paced, multi-location, diverse business function environment.

Join us as a Machine Welder Operator (Entry Level). This is a hands-on opportunity to learn pipe fabrication and welding using automated machinery while working alongside experienced team members. You’ll receive on-the-job training focused on quality, accuracy, and safety as you build valuable manufacturing skills. No prior welding experience required — we’ll train you!  No Sundays are required!

This position is second shift, with availability required starting at 2:00 PM, working 12-hour shifts Monday through Thursday.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Learn to fabricate, weld, and thread pipe to customer specifications using automated equipment.
  • Support a positive customer experience by following instructions and quality standards.
  • Receive training on reading basic mechanical drawings and understanding machine settings.
  • Operate and monitor fabrication machines with guidance, reporting any defects or concerns.
  • Assist with setting stops or guides to proper lengths and checking measurements for accuracy.
  • Help prepare finished workpieces by removing burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale.
  • Participate in basic weld testing, simple repairs, and routine equipment upkeep as trained.
  • Bundle and move materials to designated areas following safety guidelines.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with OSHA standards.
     • Demonstrate dependable attendance, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to safe work practices.

Education & Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Six months of warehouse experience preferred, or a combination of education and relevant work experience.

Skills & Knowledge:

  • Effective communication, teamwork, and sound judgment under pressure.
  • Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
  • Proficient with computers; experience with Eclipse software is a plus.

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Must be able to pass a powered industrial equipment operator exam (e.g., forklift certification).

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
 The physical demands and work environment described below outline the requirements to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

  • Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, use hands, and reach with arms.
  • Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds.
  • Must remain alert and perform job functions safely.
  • Vision requirements include distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, and vibrations.
  • Moderate noise levels are typical.
  • Must pass a substance abuse screening.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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