Welder/Fabricator

Welder/Fabricator
Location: Caledonia, MI
Company: PriceWalgren, a Koch Finishing Systems company

PriceWalgren, part of Koch Finishing Systems, is a custom engineering and fabrication company serving the Aerospace and Automotive industries. We are seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our team. In this role, you’ll weld and fabricate metal structures and custom assemblies according to engineered fabrication drawings, contributing directly to the high-quality equipment our customers rely on.

Schedule: Day Shift, Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pay: $25+/hour, based on experience

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate finished metal products and custom assemblies

• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols for fabrication

• Verify specifications through material measurements and calculations

• Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance

• Assemble, weld, and finish structures and sub-assemblies, including filing and burring

• Set up and operate fabricating machines (cutting, forming, punching, drilling)

• Maximize material usage while meeting production schedules

• Collaborate with team members to meet quality and delivery goals

• Operate and maintain MIG welding equipment independently

• Safely operate shop equipment including hoists, cranes, and forklifts

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 2+ years of welding and fabrication experience, or formal technical training

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings

• Proficiency with MIG welding and common shop tools (grinders, saws, drills, etc.)

• Ability to safely operate cranes, hoists, and forklifts (training provided if needed)

• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS or equivalent welding certification

• Experience welding structural tube and pipe

• Familiarity with TIG welding and other advanced techniques

• Prior experience in a custom fabrication or equipment manufacturing environment

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work from limited direction

Why Join Us

At PriceWalgren, a Koch Finishing Systems company, we know our success depends on the skill and dedication of our team. We offer:

• Competitive pay starting at $25+/hour

• Steady day shift schedule, Monday–Friday, no weekends

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• A clean, safe, and well-equipped shop environment

• Opportunities for training, certification, and career growth

• The stability of a company with over 140 years in the finishing systems industry