Weld Technician | Traverse City, MI

Salary Range: $45,000 - $70,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in weld technician? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Traverse City seeking experienced Weld Technicians.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Traverse City region seeking Weld Technicians. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations using various techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick) to join metal components according to specifications.
• Inspect welds for defects, ensuring compliance with quality standards and blueprints.
• Prepare metal surfaces for welding by cleaning, grinding, and deburring.
• Set up and maintain welding equipment, including torches, power sources, and safety gear.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve common welding issues to maintain production flow.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Document welding activities, including materials used, settings, and inspection results.

Recommended Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in welding preferred.
• Proven experience with various welding processes (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick) in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining welding equipment and related tools.
• Strong understanding of welding safety procedures and regulations.
• Experience with quality control and inspection techniques for welds.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Certified welding inspector (CWI) or similar certification
• - Experience with automated welding systems (e.g., robotic welding, seam welding)
• - Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and 5S methodology
• - Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and blueprints
• - Experience with statistical process control (SPC) for welding quality

Job Titles That Should Apply

Welder, Certified Welder, Structural Welder, Pipe Welder, MIG Welder, TIG Welder, Arc Welder, AWS Certified Welder, Welder Fabricator, Metal Fabricator, Welding Inspector, Welding Supervisor, Manufacturing Technician, Production Welder, Journeyman Welder, Master Welder, Welder Fitter, Fabrication Technician, Welder Operator

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.