2nd shift - MIG Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Production MIG Welder

Location: Byron Center, MI 

Shift: 2nd Shift Monday – Friday 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm; Saturday 5-hours

Pay: $18.00+per hour Based on Experience 

We are seeking a skilled and dependable  MIG   Welder to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for welding, fabricating, and assembling metal components and structures according to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and committed to producing high-quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role supports a wide range of precision metal fabrication projects serving diverse industries. Based on the company's capabilities, work may involve fabricated assemblies, frames, fixtures, and other custom metal products.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Metal Parts Cleaner/ Finisher, your core responsibilities will include:

• Perform MIG welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components as required
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions
• Set up, fit, and assemble components prior to welding
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring tools and inspection equipment
• Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications
• Grind, clean, and finish welded parts as needed
• Operate fabrication equipment including grinders, saws, drills, and other shop tools
• Maintain welding equipment and perform routine maintenance checks
• Identify and report quality concerns, defective materials, or equipment issues
• Work closely with fabrication, laser, forming, and finishing departments to support production goals
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements

In addition, you may also be requested to help with manual material handling, packaging, and other production duties as needed in the warehouse to accomplish company goals and deadlines.

To be successful in this role, you should have the following:

Qualifications/ Skill Sets:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous MIG welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols
• Working knowledge of fabrication practices, measuring tools, and quality inspection techniques
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Forklift experience or certification is a plus
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, twist, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Manual dexterity required to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment
• Visual ability to inspect weld quality, measurements, and finished products
• Ability to safely work around welding equipment, fabrication machinery, moving equipment, and material handling systems
• Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including welding helmets, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear
• Commitment to following all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards

This is an excellent opportunity for both short-term and long-term employment. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth.

Workbox Staffing Benefits:

• Weekly Pay  
• Hire-in Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Life, and Dental
• Veteran-Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer

Ready to start? Apply  online today and let’s DO GOOD together!