Weld Repair - 2nd Shift

Job Description

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive company delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We're proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

AUTOKINITON has immediate openings for Weld Repair in Grand Ledge, Michigan

• Searching for reliable individuals

• We are looking for process orientated candidates that are quality driven, attentive to detail and prefer a structured working environment to manufacture parts for the automotive industry.

To help us drive excellence, you'll get to:

• Inspect and repair welds


• Inspect components and assemblies visually for quality defects including scrap marks, rust, burrs, lamination, missing welds, etc.

• Measures parts to ensure they meet specifications

• Follows written instructions to determine production requirements and part specifications as displayed on scheduling boards and work standard sheets. Secondary sources of information include, but are not limited to, oral instructions from supervisors and/or other employees

• Performs all duties and operates machinery and equipment according to OSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment

• Records and reports production, quality and inventory information accurately

• Monitors machine for proper operation and reports any malfunctions or problems to supervisor and maintenance

• Participates in continuous improvements activities

• Fills in for operators as necessary

• Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor

Success Factors:

• Welding Experience

• Ability to MIG weld


• A High school diploma or GED

Working conditions:

We'll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodation during the interview process.

Where you'll be:

This position is located at our Grand Ledge, MI Plant, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Why you'll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.

• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.