What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder Fabricator - 1st Shift position at Freedom Motors?
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Who We Are:
️ Redefining ︎ mobility since 1987
Leading manufacturer and retailer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles
Nationwide, family-owned & operated, headquartered in Battle Creek, MI
What You'll Do:
Our wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions give our customers the freedom to live life on their own terms. The Welder is a skilled, hands-on member of our manufacturing team, responsible for precision welding throughout the vehicle conversion process. This role requires technical expertise, a strong commitment to quality, and a genuine appreciation for the importance of the work that directly impacts the independence and quality of life for our customers.
Leading manufacturer and retailer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles
Nationwide, family-owned & operated, headquartered in Battle Creek, MI
What You'll Do:
Our wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions give our customers the freedom to live life on their own terms. The Welder is a skilled, hands-on member of our manufacturing team, responsible for precision welding throughout the vehicle conversion process. This role requires technical expertise, a strong commitment to quality, and a genuine appreciation for the importance of the work that directly impacts the independence and quality of life for our customers.
What You'll Do: Your hands-on work drives our production.
- Assume responsibility for the welding part of the manufacturing process.
- Read and interpret blueprints and specifications as directed.
- Operate MIG welder, grinder, reciprocating saw, and cut-off wheel.
- Ability to bend and shape pipes of various materials and sizes with precision.
- Knowledge in pipe fitting and welding techniques.
- Maintain equipment, inspect for performance and/or safety concerns, and perform troubleshooting as needed.
- Maintain compliance with Freedom Motors’ quality and safety standards, policies and procedures, and OSHA safety regulations.
- Ability to read wiring schematics and diagrams and follow both written and verbal work instructions.
What You'll Need: We’re looking for hands-on experience and a strong technical foundation.
- Proven hands-on welding experience, ideally in automotive manufacturing or a related field.
- Proficiency with welding machine operation, including regulating current and voltage for proper metal fusion.
- Ability to read and fabricate from drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical sketches.
- Pre-inspection skills and attention to quality — you catch your own errors before they move down the line.
- Comfortable using hand and power tools in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems independently and propose effective solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to follow both written and verbal work instructions.
- Outstanding attendance record and reliability.
This job description is meant to provide an overview of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing.
About Freedom Motors USA
Redefining mobility since 1987, family-owned & operated Freedom Motors USA is a leading nationwide manufacturer and retailer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles headquartered in Battle Creek, MI. ︎