Welder

Welder

PlayCore

United States, Michigan, Holland

Jun 12, 2025

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Company: Icon Shelters

Job Location: Holland, MI

Work Setting: In-Person

Compensation: $19 - $22/hr based on experience

Summary

Welds metal parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reads and interprets fabrication prints or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, welding, or assembling structural steel products.

Positions parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamps parts together along layout marks.

Selects torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux, according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of metal.

Connects regulator valves and hoses to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders and welding torch.

Turns regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch and adjusts gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame.

Holds torch at proper angle to metal and guides along weld joint, applying filler rod to molten area to form weld.

Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.

Repairs broken or cracked metal objects, fills holes, and builds up metal parts.

Preheats workpiece with torch.

Lays out, positions, and tack welds workpieces.

Welds long vertical or overhead weld lines.

Scarfs or grooves weld prior to applying filler metal.

Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter.

Cleans or degreases parts.

Maintains clean workspace.

Scans job worked time into data collection system.

Perform other related duties as required

Competencies

Analytical Decision-Making

Communication

Learning & Development

Planning & Organizing

Professionalism & Integrity

Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking

Teamwork & Relationship-Building

Results Orientation

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

1-3 months related experience and/or training; equivalent combined

Travel

This position requires minimal to no travel

Preferred Requirements

AWS Certificate

Forklift Operator License

Crane Operator License

Other Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to write simple correspondence

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations , and other employees of the organization

Ability to read and use a tape measure, protractor and a square

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50lbs.

PlayCore and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.