Welder​/Fabricator​/Fitter

"To produce superior transportation and conveying solutions for generations."

Through the manufacturing of exceptionally innovative transportation and conveying solutions, we intend to serve the needs of the global community. Reflecting on our Christian mandate, our culture strives to serve the best interest of our staff, customers, and vendors.

We are seeking Welders/Fabricators/Fitters to join our expanding team in Wayland, Michigan where we build world-class agricultural feed trailers. We have a clean, beautiful, NEW 36,000 square feet facility and are looking for experienced welders to join our family. This position is a good fit for individuals who are well acquainted with mig welding from entry level to advanced. This is NOT an assembly line manufacturing facility.

What we do is very customized and would not adapt well to an assembly line. We have over an 80% retention rate of our employees which says a lot about the company and culture we have at Walinga USA.

• Read trailer specification sheet to understand customer requirements
• Measure auger pipes for correct length
• Use jigs and fixtures to straighten auger assembly after the welding process
• Prepare the galvanized discharge tubes for assembly, and install the augers in the tubes
• Cut aluminum extrusions to required length
• Use jigs and fixtures to assemble aluminum components and tack in place
• Perform structurally sounds and cosmetically appealing welds in a variety of positions
• Install steel sub assembly components on aluminum tank structure
• Use crane system to lift hopper tank and install on bogie running gear
• Work area to be kept clean and organized
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures

• Have own tools including welding helmet (we do offer a tool lease program)
• Ability to occasionally lift over 50 pounds
• Ability to climb in. on, or around trailer structures to perform welds in variety of positions
• Must be able to meet physical demands of job with or without accommodation
• Ability to stand, bend and twist throughout shift
• Opportunity for 10 hour shifts as well as overtime
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Profit Sharing
• Performance Bonus
• Referral program

• Monday to Friday

• 1 years

• Wayland, MI 49348

• Walinga USA is located just north of Wayland, Michigan with easy access to 131.
• Walinga USA is a leader in the worldwide Ag Industry for customized manufacturing of bulk feed trailers with additional locations in Iowa, Canada and Australia. Walinga USA takes pride in quality craftmanship and superb customer satisfaction. Our location in Wayland manufactures highly specialized trailers for hauling animal feed and grains. Each trailer is designed and built to meet individual customer specifications and exceed expectations.
• It is the policy of Walinga USA Inc not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, race, sex, gender expression, parental or marital status, disability, national origin, religion or veteran status.