Weld Technician | Mason, MI

Salary Range: $44,000 - $69,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in weld technician? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Mason seeking experienced Weld Technicians.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Mason seeking Weld Technicians who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations using various techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick) on diverse materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schews, and engineering specifications to determine welding requirements.
• Inspect welded components for quality, defects, and adherence to established standards and specifications.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, including adjusting parameters for optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve welding-related issues, making necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools, ensuring they are in good working condition and properly calibrated.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams to optimize welding processes and improve product quality.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures related to welding operations and workplace safety.

Recommended Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• AWS Certified Welder (CW) certification
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing welding
• Proficient in reading blueprints and welding symbols
• Strong understanding of various welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick)
• Ability to perform quality inspections and troubleshoot welding issues

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with robotic welding systems.
• AWS CWI or CWE certification.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex engineering blueprints and schematics, including GD&T.
• Familiarity with NDT methods (UT, MT, PT, RT) and interpretation of results.
• CAD/CAM software experience for weld path programming.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Weld Technician,Welder,Fabricator,Brazing Technician,Soldering Technician,Welding Specialist,Maintenance Welder,Structural Welder,Pipe Welder,Robotic Welder,Custom Fabricator,Metal Fabricator,Welding Inspector,Quality Control Welder,Field Welder

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.