Welder

Sharp Tooling Solutions is a leading full-service supplier for the aerospace, automotive, and defense industries, specializing in the design and construction of checking fixtures and tooling. We are an AS9100 accredited organization interrelated with Sharp Tooling Solutions System (STS OPS), a foundation of culture-focused employees who value teamwork, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Our team is known for its dedication, creativity, and commitment to excellence.

We are currently seeking to fill a full-time Welder position at our Romeo facility on 1st shift. The Welder is responsible for producing high-quality welds on precision tooling, fixtures, fabricated assemblies, and structural components in accordance with engineering drawings, welding procedures, and company quality standards.

General Description

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, work instructions, and welding procedure specifications.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform MIG, TIG, Stick, and flux-cored arc welding as required by the job and welding procedure.
• Weld components and assemblies to required dimensions, tolerances, appearance, and quality standards.
• Review parts prior to welding to verify fit-up, alignment, material condition, and readiness for welding.
• Select proper welding methods, filler materials, shielding gases, and weld parameters based on material type and job requirements.
• Inspect completed welds for defects, including undercut, porosity, cracking, incomplete fusion, distortion, and other nonconforming conditions.
• Use grinders, hand tools, power tools, and other finishing equipment to prepare and finish weldments as required.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and finished-component quality using precision measuring instruments.
• Collaborate with fitters, engineers, machinists, and other team members to troubleshoot and resolve welding or fabrication challenges.
• Maintain continuity between work shifts by documenting completed work, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including required use of personal protective equipment, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Capable of becoming certified to GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes to applicable industry standards.
• Proven experience as a welder in a manufacturing, tooling, automotive, aerospace, defense, or fabrication environment.
• Strong ability to read and work from complex blueprints, drawings, schematics, welding symbols, and welding procedure specifications.
• Experience welding precision components, fabricated structures, tooling, fixtures, or similar assemblies.
• Knowledge of welding-related distortion control, weld sequencing, joint preparation, and material characteristics.
• Ability to inspect work and verify dimensions using precision measuring instruments.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent, high-quality welds.
• Strong problem-solving skills and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to navigate CATIA software is a plus.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience sufficient to successfully perform job expectations.
• 5 years of welding experience in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, tooling, or a related environment preferred.
• Current or prior welding certifications in GTAW, GMAW, and/or FCAW.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, it is required that the candidate must be a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. §.

Pay Rate and Benefits

• Pay Rate dependent on qualifications
• Standard benefit package available including medical, dental, vision, 401k plan, etc.

Please no third-party inquiries.

Sharp Tooling Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, height, marital or veteran status or the presence of medical conditions or disability. Michigan and Federal laws require employers to make accommodations to persons with a disability if the disability can be accommodated within certain guidelines, and the individual can perform the essential job duties with or without such accommodation. Persons with a disability may request an accommodation of their disability by notifying Sharp Tooling Solutions’ Director of Human Resources office in writing of the need for accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Criminal History: Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense? Do not include arrests that did not result in conviction or expunged/sealed records. A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment.

• Criminal History: If you answered ‘Yes’ to the question above, please describe the nature of each conviction, including: the specific offense(s), the date of conviction, and any relevant details you wish to provide. (Note: Do not include expunged or sealed records. A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment, and each situation will be evaluated in relation to the requirements of the position.)

Experience:

• CATIA: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Romeo, MI 48065 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $32