Job Description

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