Fabricator / Fitter / Welder

Fabricator / Welder

Clinton township, MI - Direct Hire

Position Type: Full-Time - Day shift

Compensation: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Basic Function

Responsible for all aspects of precision custom fabrication and advanced welding. This position requires a high-level blend of layout skill, blueprint proficiency, and multi-process welding expertise to fabricate jigs, fixtures, and production components to exact specifications.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Layout & Custom Fabrication: Read blueprints, engineering data, and drawings to take/read measurements and plan fabrication layouts and procedures. Layout, fit, and build precision jigs, fixtures, and tooling.

• Multi-Process Welding: Determine appropriate welding equipment and methods based on project requirements. Perform high-quality MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) in all positions (vertical, horizontal, overhead).

• Specialized Materials: Execute precise TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steels, as well as specialized welding repairs/modifications on tool steel components.

• Equipment & Machine Operation: Safely and efficiently operate standard metal fabrication machinery—including press brakes, shears, drill presses, and angle grinders —to prep, cut, shape, and finish materials.

• Material Handling: Safely operate Hilos (forklifts) and other material handling equipment to move stock and tooling as needed.

• Quality & Inspection: Align components using calipers, scales, and precision tools before clamping/welding. Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to Client flaws, ensure parts are clean and burr-free, and maintain strict tolerances.

• Problem Solving & Teamwork: Analyze and solve technical issues with fabrication projects. Actively participate in a team environment and communicate quality non-conformances effectively to supervisors and co-workers.

• Shop Maintenance: Maintain all equipment and welding stations in a condition that does not compromise safety. Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience as a Welder-Fabricator with a strong background in custom fixture/jig layout and building.

• Equipment Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience using a variety of welding equipment, fabrication machinery (shears/brakes preferred), metal cutting tools, and manual hand tools.

• Blueprint Reading & GD&T: Advanced ability to interpret complex industrial blueprints, welding symbols, technical schematics, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) , Bills of Materials (BOM), and work instructions.

• Measurement Mastery: Proficient with precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and squares.

• Professional Attributes: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, analytical, and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

Education, Training & Certifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

• Certifications: AWS Certified for GMAW and GTAW in 1G through 4G positions highly preferred/required.

• Experience: Verified prior welding and custom fabrication experience.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.