Job Description
We are seeking experienced Level II Welders to join our expanding team in Wayland, Michigan where we build world-class agricultural feed trailers. We are currently adding 36,000 square feet to our existing facility and are looking for experienced welders to join our family.
https://walinga.com/bulk-feed-bodies
This position is a good fit for individuals who are well acquainted with mig welding aluminum in a variety of positions. This is a critical role that requires strong attention to detail and expertise in mig welding techniques and fabrication.
If you feel you can hit the ground running with minimal training, this job may be for you! And if you have some mechanical ability, even better!!
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 a 90% retention rate of our employees which says a lot about the company and culture we have at Walinga USA.
Check us out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6yW4zXcUw4
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Read trailer specification sheet to understand customer requirements
- 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
Additional Requirements and Considerations:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience mig welding
- 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
- Ideal candidate should be within a 30-minute commute of facility.
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.
If you are a skilled Senior Welder, experienced in mig welding aluminum, looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and growing company, we encourage you to apply. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 48 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
Experience:
- MIG welding ALUMINUM: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wayland, MI 49348: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person