Lead Fabricator 2nd Shift

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Posted: 09/12/2023 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Manufacturing Job Number: HP6073440128

Job Description


Fabricator - 2nd Shift Lead Needed
Location: Grand RapidsPay: $25/hr Shift: 2nd 4pm to 3am
Are you looking for a new career with a leading fabrication company with over 50 years in the business? Are you a skilled fabricator with an eye for detail and follower of safety practices? Do you enjoy taking on new projects, and collaborating with your peers? This is a Direct Hire opportunity Apply today! 

Qualification Requirements:
  1. Experience in the fabrication of structural steel, with specific experience in layout, welding and fabricating stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel.
  2. Strong work history with at least 2-3 years of experience.

Position Responsibilities: 
  • Lifts, positions, and removes work pieces from conveyors and bunks to assist in fitting and welding. Able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Measures and marks reference points using a tape measure for layout.
  • Loads, stacks, and transports stock, tools, and work in process by hand or crane.
  • Able to operate all yard equipment.
  • Attaches chains and clamps (dogs) to work pieces to prepare work piece for moving by crane or jib.
  • Cleans and grinds metal prior to fabricating, welding, painting, or shipping.
  • Picks up and removes scrap from work areas.
  • Cleans work area, machines, tools and equipment.
  • Operates overhead cranes.
  • Must be weld certified in carbon steel (MIG) & (SMAW) or able to become certified. Stainless steel & aluminum (TIG) skills a plus.
  • The ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Motivated, detail oriented and the ability to perform as a team player required.
  • Good reading and math skills required.
  • Strong analytical skills, mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity are preferred.
  • Able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills required.
  • Self starter who can work with minimal or little supervision.

Supervisory Experience:
  • Supervise, lead, and manage employees
  • Responsible for shift production
  • Able to communicate shift expectations to employees
  • Responsible for securing shop at shift end
  • Disciplines plant personnel as necessary.
  • Leads staff initiatives to maximize organizational efficiency and profitability.
  • Provide appropriate instruction and/or training resources to Department personnel.
  • Monitor and direct the day to day activities of Department personnel.
  • Perform special projects as assigned by company management. 
  • Enforce safety and company policies

Why work for Qualified Staffing?
 1. We offer a fantastic benefits package to all of our employees. This includes healthcare, vacation/holiday
 pay, and 401K! In fact, these are the same benefits that we offer our Corporate employees!
 2. Applying for one job with Qualified Staffing is like applying for hundreds of jobs all at once!
 3. We respond to every job applicant within 24 – 48 hours.
 4. We only work with the best client companies 
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