Welder

Per Diem Welders - KEEL (Formerly Merrill Technologies) in ALMA MICHIGAN

Join our team as a Welder and Fabricator, where you will be responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable materials using appropriate welding techniques. You will interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the most suitable welding process and ensure the structural soundness of completed welds. This role involves welding and fitting various large structural steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials using appropriate welding techniques.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure structural soundness.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in using tape measures, fitting, FlUX CORE,
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols with 3-5+ years of experience.
• 4+ years of experience in both flux core welding
• 3-5+ years of experience in converting fractions to decimals to 1/16th and/or 1/32nd from tape measures.

Weld Test Requirements

• 2G FLUX CORE WELD TEST
• 2G MIG WELD TEST

ALL TESTING IS LOCATED IN ALMA MICHIGAN WITH KEEL TECHNOLOGIES

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $31.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.