What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder/Fabricator position at KOCH Finishing Systems?
Location: Caledonia, MI
Company: PriceWalgren, a Koch Finishing Systems company
PriceWalgren, part of Koch Finishing Systems, is a custom engineering and fabrication company serving the Aerospace and Automotive industries. We are seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our team. In this role, you’ll weld and fabricate metal structures and custom assemblies according to engineered fabrication drawings, contributing directly to the high-quality equipment our customers rely on.
Schedule: Day Shift, Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pay: $25 /hour, based on experience
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
At PriceWalgren, a Koch Finishing Systems Company, We Know Our Success Depends On The Skill And Dedication Of Our Team. We Offer
Company: PriceWalgren, a Koch Finishing Systems company
PriceWalgren, part of Koch Finishing Systems, is a custom engineering and fabrication company serving the Aerospace and Automotive industries. We are seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our team. In this role, you’ll weld and fabricate metal structures and custom assemblies according to engineered fabrication drawings, contributing directly to the high-quality equipment our customers rely on.
Schedule: Day Shift, Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pay: $25 /hour, based on experience
Responsibilities
- Weld and fabricate finished metal products and custom assemblies
- Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols for fabrication
- Verify specifications through material measurements and calculations
- Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance
- Assemble, weld, and finish structures and sub-assemblies, including filing and burring
- Set up and operate fabricating machines (cutting, forming, punching, drilling)
- Maximize material usage while meeting production schedules
- Collaborate with team members to meet quality and delivery goals
- Operate and maintain MIG welding equipment independently
- Safely operate shop equipment including hoists, cranes, and forklifts
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of welding and fabrication experience, or formal technical training
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings
- Proficiency with MIG welding and common shop tools (grinders, saws, drills, etc.)
- Ability to safely operate cranes, hoists, and forklifts (training provided if needed)
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship
- AWS or equivalent welding certification
- Experience welding structural tube and pipe
- Familiarity with TIG welding and other advanced techniques
- Prior experience in a custom fabrication or equipment manufacturing environment
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work from limited direction
At PriceWalgren, a Koch Finishing Systems Company, We Know Our Success Depends On The Skill And Dedication Of Our Team. We Offer
- Competitive pay starting at $25 /hour
- Steady day shift schedule, Monday–Friday, no weekends
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- A clean, safe, and well-equipped shop environment
- Opportunities for training, certification, and career growth
- The stability of a company with over 140 years in the finishing systems industry