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Welder 1

SCHUPAN & SONS INC
Kalamazoo, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026

Title

Welder 2nd Shift

Classification
Non-Exempt (overtime eligible)

Reports to

Shift Supervisor

Position Type and Expected Work Hours

Full-time

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 2pm - 10:30pm

 

 

 
   

 

CORE VALUES

Schupan & Sons, Inc. expects all employees to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct.

  • Integrity - We are honest in our interactions to foster trust, accountability, and responsibility.
  • Empowerment - We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.
  • Sustainability - We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our communities, our people, our environment and to the long-term success of our business.
  • Compassion - We are inspired to help others and committed to a workplace of kindness, understanding, and respecting others’ diverse perspectives and experiences

SUMMARY                                                                                                                                         

The Welder 1 uses hand-welding, flame-cutting, gas metal arc welding (MIG) or gas tungsten arc welding (TIG) to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Operate and maintain all welding machinery.
  • Identify most efficient type of weld based on information specified on work order/prints, which includes but is not limited to, determining type of material and required surface finish.
  • Proficient in operating Mig and Tig welding equipment, cold saws, tauring rollers and other tools and equipment as required, to complete the fabrication process.
  • Perform related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding, plasma, and oxy/acetylene.
  • Operate forklift as needed.
  • Perform required maintenance as needed or required for the fabrication department.
  • Comply with mandated ISO quality procedures.
  • Assist in performing inspections of parts.
  • Provide support to other manufacturing and quality personnel when needed.
  • Assist with organizational duties as needed.
  • Maintain internal project list and completes projects as scheduled.
  • Maintain clean work environment.
  • Interact in-person with peers and management for the duration of the shift.
  • Must be able to handle high stress situations.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Exhibit behaviors that reflect the company core values: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability and Compassion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in MIG and TIG welding
  • Technical school completion or equivalent combination of education and on-the-job training and experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Familiar with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, or similar operating and software systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to speak effectively and clearly to others.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Frequently lift, move, or position materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Must remain in a stationary or standing position for the length of the shift.

 

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Salary : $21 - $25

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