Welding Operator

Job Description

Job Description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking Welding Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Portage, MI . Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $18.25 - $20.25 per hour, depending on shiftShift: 1st and 2nd shiftWhy you should apply to be a Welding Operator: 

• Competitive pay rates with opportunities for advancement
• Work in a well-respected, safety-focused manufacturing environment
• Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art metal fabrication equipment
• Be part of a supportive team with strong training and clear procedures

What’s a typical day as a Welding Operator? You’ll be:

• Operating metal fabrication equipment such as punch presses, shears, rolls, power brakes, and saws to cut, bend, straighten, and form sheet metal stock or parts
• Adding materials into the welding robot and verifying molds are complete for quality assurance
• Assisting with documentation and record-keeping as part of your daily tasks
• Following detailed procedures and guidelines to complete routine, manual tasks within defined parameters

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have basic technical knowledge (helpful, but can be learned on the job)
• Are comfortable performing manual, routine tasks with attention to detail
• Can follow detailed instructions and procedures accurately
• Value working in a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Welding Operator today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture-we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

About Kelly

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