Job description
**Welder \| Portage, MI**
**Salary Range:** $45,000 - $76,000 depending on experience
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Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for precision welding and fabricating quality components? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Portage area seeking Welders to lead and enhance their operations.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.
This posting covers Welder opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Portage in Kalamazoo County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Three Rivers, Schoolcraft, Vicksburg, and Constantine.
**The Opportunity**
We collaborate with multiple companies in the Portage area seeking experienced Welders. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.
**Usual Responsibilities**
* Report equipment problems and defective parts to the supervisor.
* Read blueprints, drawings, and work orders to determine weld specifications.
* Set up and adjust welding equipment for the assigned job.
* Weld metal parts using MIG, TIG, stick, or flux-cored processes.
* Inspect completed welds for cracks, porosity, and proper penetration.
* Grind, clean, and finish welds to meet quality standards.
* Record production counts and inspection results on job paperwork.
* Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
**Recommended Qualifications**
* Knowledge of common welding processes and safe equipment use.
* Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 pounds.
* Attention to detail and steady hand control.
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Completion of a welding program or prior welding experience.
* Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
**Bonus Qualifications**
* AWS certification or other welding credentials.
* Experience with robotic or automated welding cells.
* Familiarity with quality systems and weld inspection standards.
* Forklift or overhead crane experience.
* Prior work in a high-volume production environment.
**Job Titles That Should Apply**
Pipe Welder, Welding Technician, Assembly Welder, MIG Welder, TIG Welder, Production Welder, Fabrication Welder, Structural Welder, Welder Fabricator
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**Why The Pivot Group Network**
The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.
**Salary Range:** $45,000 - $76,000 depending on experience
*** ** * ** ***
Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for precision welding and fabricating quality components? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Portage area seeking Welders to lead and enhance their operations.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.
This posting covers Welder opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Portage in Kalamazoo County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Three Rivers, Schoolcraft, Vicksburg, and Constantine.
**The Opportunity**
We collaborate with multiple companies in the Portage area seeking experienced Welders. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.
**Usual Responsibilities**
* Report equipment problems and defective parts to the supervisor.
* Read blueprints, drawings, and work orders to determine weld specifications.
* Set up and adjust welding equipment for the assigned job.
* Weld metal parts using MIG, TIG, stick, or flux-cored processes.
* Inspect completed welds for cracks, porosity, and proper penetration.
* Grind, clean, and finish welds to meet quality standards.
* Record production counts and inspection results on job paperwork.
* Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
**Recommended Qualifications**
* Knowledge of common welding processes and safe equipment use.
* Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 pounds.
* Attention to detail and steady hand control.
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Completion of a welding program or prior welding experience.
* Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
**Bonus Qualifications**
* AWS certification or other welding credentials.
* Experience with robotic or automated welding cells.
* Familiarity with quality systems and weld inspection standards.
* Forklift or overhead crane experience.
* Prior work in a high-volume production environment.
**Job Titles That Should Apply**
Pipe Welder, Welding Technician, Assembly Welder, MIG Welder, TIG Welder, Production Welder, Fabrication Welder, Structural Welder, Welder Fabricator
*** ** * ** ***
**Why The Pivot Group Network**
The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.