Welder Jobs in Michigan

A Welder in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for performing various welding tasks to repair, install, and maintain metal structures and equipment. They use different techniques like MIG, TIG, and stick welding to join metal parts together, ensuring that they fit accurately according to the design specifications. Welders also inspect structures or materials to determine any potential faults, repair worn-out parts, and test welded surfaces for any flaws. They need to follow safety rules and regulations, maintain a clean work environment and may also be required to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.

Important skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, attention to detail, ability to use hand and power tools, good eyesight, physical stamina, and knowledge of metallurgy and welding techniques. They should also have good understanding of safety procedures and regulations. As for certifications, many employers require a high school diploma or equivalent, and Welders usually need to complete a welding training program. Obtaining a certificate or associate's degree in welding technology, or a certification from a recognized body such as the American Welding Society, can significantly enhance their job prospects. Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might have roles as a Welder's Helper, Machinist, or Construction Laborer.

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Wintegrity

Arc Stick welder / fabricator

Qualifications Include: *Class “A” Fitter-Welder with the ability to read prints. *Experience with Arc, Mig, Tig, Stick, and Flux Core Welding....

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Lester Brothers

Entry - Level Diesel Mechanic

Entry-Level Diesel Mechanic Commercial Trucks & Heavy Equipment Schedule: 11 am – 8 pm Monday through Friday Required: Ability to work overtime and Saturdays during peak season as needed Lester...

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Diesel Mechanic

  • GFL Environmental
  • Monroe, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Monroe, MI
  • 14 days ago

Under the guidance of shop leadership, conduct repairs and preventative maintenance on both Diesel and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles to maintain GFLs fleet in safe and continuous road...

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Mechanic

  • GFL Environmental
  • Grayling, MI
  • 23 days ago
  • Grayling, MI
  • 23 days ago

Safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned heavy duty trucks and equipment including rolling stock to ensure its ability to operate safely. This position is for GFL's...

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Diesel Mechanic

  • Waste Connections
  • Sawyer, MI
  • 19 days ago
  • Sawyer, MI
  • 19 days ago

Borden Hauling has an immediate opening for a Diesel Mechanic - 2nd Shift. Our Diesel Mechanic will work directly with the Maintenance Manager to ensure safe diagnostics and repair of our truck...

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Power Mechanic Level C

  • Estes Express Lines
  • Romulus, MI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Romulus, MI
  • 1 hour ago

Estes is hiring at all levels of skills and experience which is how your pay is determined. Responsible for repairs and required preventive maintenance of diesel engines, trucks and/or forklifts...

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Mechanic

  • Loomis Armored US
  • Canton, MI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Canton, MI
  • 12 hours ago

Individual Skills and Competencies : Ability to read and understand technical service manuals, repair orders, labels, and gauges (in English).. Ability to write work orders, purchase orders....

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Mechanical Assembler (2nd shift / Temp assignment)

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 13 hours ago

Mechanical Assembler (2nd shift) – Location: Kalamazoo, MI 49001 – Work Schedule: Mon to Fri / 2nd Shift: 3 pm -11 pm – Pay rate: 17$ per hour – Contract: W2 under...

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Mechanical Assembler (1st shift/temp role)

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 13 hours ago

Mechanical Assembler (1st shift) – Location:  Kalamazoo, MI 49001 – Work Schedule:  Mon to Fri / 1st Shift: 7 am -3 pm – Pay rate:  17$ per hour...

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Assembler - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Warren, MI
  • 20 hours ago
  • Warren, MI
  • 20 hours ago

Ready for great manufacturing, warehouse or industrial job opportunities? Take the first one by joining our team and finding your next growth opportunity in a safety- and team-oriented warehouse...

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Fleet Diesel Mechanic B

  • Reyes Fleet Management
  • Lake Orion, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Orion, MI
  • 1 day ago

Reyes Fleet Management is seeking a full-time 1st shift Fleet Diesel Mechanic B to help with repairs and maintenance on trailer/tractor equipment at our facility shop in Lake Orion, MI Shift:...

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Assembler - Builder

  • Metalcraft Of Mayville
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 1 day ago

Come Join Our Awesome Team! 4 10-hour shifts/week - Builder Builders are responsible for working directly with team members as well as individually to assemble parts and subassemblies for Bluebird...

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Assistant Mechanic

  • Bowlmor AMF
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1 day ago

Overview Your next adventure starts here! At Lucky Strike Entertainment, great times and exciting opportunities go hand in hand. Join us as an Assistant Mechanic and become part of a vibrant...

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Assembler I - Weekend Shift - $20.25/hr. + $2.00 Shift Premium

  • Stryker
  • Portage, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 1 day ago

Work Flexibility: Onsite Schedule: Weekday Training Required: Monday through Thursday 5am- 3:30pm for 2 weeks Permanent Schedule (after training): FridaySaturday: 5:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 5:00...

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Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic

  • National Mine, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • National Mine, MI
  • 2 days ago

Holli Trucking is looking for a heavy-duty truck mechanic. The primary responsibility of the truck mechanic is to maintain our fleet of trucks and trailers to keep them in a safe, operable...

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Salary for Welder Jobs in Michigan

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Highest Education Level

Welders in Michigan offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
Associate's Degree
18.0%
Bachelor's Degree
12.3%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%


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