Welder/Fabricator
Listed on 2026-02-19
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Manufacturing / Production
Fabrication, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Location: Caledonia, MI
Company: Price Walgren, a Koch Finishing Systems company
Price Walgren, part of Koch Finishing Systems, is a custom engineering and fabrication company serving the Aerospace and Automotive industries. We are seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our team. In this role, you’ll weld and fabricate metal structures and custom assemblies according to engineered fabrication drawings, contributing directly to the high‑quality equipment our customers rely on.
Schedule: Day Shift, Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pay: $25+/hour, based on experience
Responsibilities- Weld and fabricate finished metal products and custom assemblies
- Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols for fabrication
- Verify specifications through material measurements and calculations
- Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance
- Assemble, weld, and finish structures and sub‑assemblies, including filing and burring
- Set up and operate fabricating machines (cutting, forming, punching, drilling)
- Maximize material usage while meeting production schedules
- Collaborate with team members to meet quality and delivery goals
- Operate and maintain MIG welding equipment independently
- Safely operate shop equipment including hoists, cranes, and forklifts
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of welding and fabrication experience, or formal technical training
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings
- Proficiency with MIG welding and common shop tools (grinders, saws, drills, etc.)
- Ability to safely operate cranes, hoists, and forklifts (training provided if needed)
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship
- AWS or equivalent welding certification
- Experience welding structural tube and pipe
- Familiarity with TIG welding and other advanced techniques
- Prior experience in a custom fabrication or equipment manufacturing environment
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work from limited direction
At Price Walgren, a Koch Finishing Systems Company, we know our success depends on the skill and dedication of our team. We offer
- Competitive pay starting at $25+/hour
- Steady day shift schedule, Monday–Friday, no weekends
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- A clean, safe, and well‑equipped shop environment
- Opportunities for training, certification, and career growth
- The stability of a company with over 140 years in the finishing systems industry
Equal Opportunity
Employer:
disability and veteran
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