JOB DETAILS

2nd SHIFT WELDER

Company Progressive Surface
LocationGrand Rapids
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 21, 2025
About The Company
Since 1967, Progressive has been a global leader in automated surface treatment machinery and closed-loop process controls for: • shot peening • grit blasting • thermal spray coating • ultra-high pressure waterjet cleaning At Progressive Surface®, our ProciseProcess® is your guarantee of success. We apply the Procise Process® to the design, manufacture, and servicing of custom and standard solutions for demanding industries such as: • aerospace • energy • medical • military • general manufacturing Progressive Surface® has installed more than 1,300 machines in more than 33 countries. Manufacturing takes place at Progressive Surface's 100,000+ sq ft headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
About the Role

Description

SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, sets up and operates welding equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Operates welding equipment.
  • MIG, TIG, and other types of welding equipment
  • Operates torches, plasma cutter, grinders, brake, shear, saw and other metal fabricating equipment.
  • Welds or fabricates a variety of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel and a variety of carbon steels.
  • Reads Engineering Prints.
  • Understands dimensions and tolerancing
  • Verifies conformance to specified requirements
  • Provides minor maintenance on welding and fabricating equipment.
  • Uses PL software to determine schedule of parts to be manufactured.

MISCELLANEOUS RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • One year certificate from college or technical school; four years' experience and/or training in operating welding and metal fabricating equipment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Materials knowledge.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Must be able to read blueprints.
  • Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Kentwood, MI 49512 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Kentwood, MI 49512: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Key Skills
MIG WeldingTIG WeldingMetal FabricationBlueprint ReadingMechanical AptitudePlasma CuttingGrinders OperationTorch OperationMaintenanceEngineering PrintsDimensional UnderstandingTolerancingProblem SolvingCommon Sense UnderstandingEquipment OperationMaterials Knowledge
Categories
TradesManufacturingEngineering
Benefits
401(k)Dental InsuranceHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceReferral ProgramTuition ReimbursementVision Insurance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The welder sets up and operates welding equipment, including MIG and TIG welding. They also perform metal fabrication and ensure conformance to specified requirements.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
121
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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