Fabricator - Welder

Welder/Fabricator - Harrison Township, MIWe are seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to add to our growing team. This role involves fabricating and MIG welding galvanized sheet metal to build high-quality booths used in applications such as border control, toll collection, and valet operations. You will interpret and work from detailed prints, use a full range of welding motions, and ensure accurate, structurally sound assemblies while maintaining safety and quality standards on a first-shift schedule.ResponsibilitiesFabricate metal booths and related structures using MIG welding techniques on galvanized sheet metal.Read and interpret prints and drawings to determine dimensions, layout, and construction details for each booth.Measure materials accurately using a tape measure to cut, fit, and assemble components to specification.Perform welds in all positions, including overhead, circular, and other full range of motion welding as required by the design.Prepare and position components for welding, ensuring proper alignment, fit, and joint configuration.Work with sheet metal and galvanized metal, including cutting, fitting, and finishing to achieve clean, precise welds and assemblies.Inspect welds and fabricated components for quality, accuracy, and structural integrity, and make adjustments as needed.Essential Skills & QualificationsHands-on experience with MIG welding in a fabrication environment.Proficiency in welding galvanized metal and sheet metal components.Ability to perform welds in all positions, including overhead and circular welding, using a full range of motion.Experience with metal fabrication, including cutting, fitting, and assembling sheet metal structures.Ability to read and interpret prints, drawings, and fabrication plans to construct booths accurately.Strong measuring skills, including accurate use of a tape measure for layout and verification.Capability to work safely in a shop environment, following established safety procedures and using protective equipment.No formal welding certifications required for this role.Physical ability to handle the demands of welding and fabrication, including standing, bending, and lifting materials throughout the shift.Why Work Here?You will join a hands-on, production-focused environment where your welding and fabrication skills directly contribute to visible, tangible products. The role offers steady first-shift hours with occasional overtime opportunities, allowing you to build your experience and craftsmanship in a setting that values practical skills, reliability, and teamwork.Work EnvironmentThis position is based in a shop environment where you will work primarily on first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday hours from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. as needed. The shop conditions vary with the seasons, being hot in the summer and cold in the winter, and you should be prepared to work comfortably in these conditions. You will work around welding equipment, sheet metal, and galvanized materials, using tools and machinery typical of a metal fabrication shop. Proper safety attire is required, including safety helmets, gloves, and work boots, to ensure a safe and secure working environment.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harrison, MI.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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)