Welder/Fabricator - Farmington Hills

Welder/Fabricator
Industrial heat-treat equipment manufacturer is seeking a full time experienced welder/fabricator who will be responsible for servicing new and existing customer equipment. The scope of work requirements could include anything from: fabricating furnace cases, brick installation, or pipe fitting/welding. The ideal candidate would be someone who is willing to travel, work with unfamiliar equipment, and learn as much as possible from the job lead. Traveling could include overnight stays. Hourly rate is based on experience and current capabilities.

Benefits (Welder/Fabricator)

Client offers a competitive base pay, with opportunities to earn overtime, as well as per diem travel pay. Traveling technicians will also have use of a company truck and travel expenses covered (hotel, flight, rental car, etc.). Please see below for additional benefits offered by Client. Pay rate and benefits will be further explained in the interview.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time of

Job Details (Welder/Fabricator)

PFS welder/fabricators are responsible for troubleshooting/repairing heat treating equipment and reporting back to project management or the job lead. This position could be required to perform the following tasks which include, but are not limited to:

• Welding mild or stainless pipe, plate, or angle steel
• Fabrication of miscellaneous furnace parts
• Operating equipment such as: saws, drills, grinders, MIG/TIG welders, plasma cutters, fork lifts, scissors lifts, and cranes
• Shop maintenance
• Brick/Insulation work
• Pipe fitting/Pipe welding
• Painting furnace exteriors, piping, and spare parts

Additional Qualifications (Welder/Fabricator)

• General maintenance knowledge
• Basic understanding of shop safety and procedures
• Schedule flexibility
• Troubleshooting capabilities
• Print reading capabilities
• Willingness to take on a variety of different tasks

This is an industrial service based industry. Applicants must be self-motivated and willing to travel 25% of the time. Traveling service technicians will receive travel pay on a per diem basis.

Experience level:

• 5 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Warehouse

Application Question(s):

• On a scale from 1-10, with 10 being the highest and 1 being the lowest, how confident are you fabricating structures/parts from prints or drawings? Please do not give reasoning. Only a number from 1-10 is required. Please do not skip this question.
• Are you authorized to work in the US? Please answer yes or no. Please do not skip this question.

Experience:

• Fabrication: 5 years (Preferred)
• Welding: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Chauffeur's Permit (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Farmington Hills, MI 48335 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)