Weld Technician | Kalamazoo, MI

Salary Range: $48,000 - $74,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Kalamazoo seeking Weld Technicians.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Kalamazoo that are adding Weld Technicians to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations according to specifications and blueprints.
• Inspect welds for quality, integrity, and adherence to standards.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, ensuring proper calibration and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve welding issues to maintain production efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, following all safety protocols.
• Assist in the selection and preparation of welding materials and consumables.
• Document welding parameters, quality checks, and production data.

Recommended Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from an accredited welding program (e.g., AWS Certified Welder).
• Proven experience with various welding processes (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with welding equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols in a manufacturing environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with automated welding systems (e.g., robotic welding, seam welding)
• - Proficiency in non-destructive testing (NDT) methods like visual inspection, PT, MT, or UT
• - Knowledge of welding metallurgy and material science
• - Certification in specific welding processes (e.g., AWS Certified Welding Inspector - CWI)
• - Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and their application to welding processes

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welder, Certified Welder, Structural Welder, Pipe Welder, TIG Welder, MIG Welder, Stick Welder, Flux-Cored Welder, AWS Certified Welder, Metal Fabricator, Welder Fabricator, Welding Inspector, Welding Supervisor, Welding Foreman, Manufacturing Technician, Production Welder, Industrial Welder, Journeyman Welder, Apprentice Welder, Welding Specialist, Weld Operator, Fabrication Technician, Metal Worker

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.