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SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Northern Michigan Defense Fabricating Company is seeking a Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) for our Harbor Springs and Mancelona location. We’re looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in the weld inspection field.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Inspect and test welded parts of various types of metal in accordance with customer prints and applicable ASME and military welding codes

• Responsible for recording and storage weld inspection records

• Inspect the pre-welding environment

• Monitor the welding process

• Responsible for qualification records such as WPS, PQR, and WPQR’s

• Perform and oversee non-destructive testing

• Oversee repairs

EDUCATION LEVEL: High School/GED

EXPERIENCE: • Must have current AWS CWI certification

• Knowledge of the ASME, military, and other codes and standards which govern the repair, replacement, and modification activities associated with welding.

• Individual must be familiar with receipt inspection process, welding processes, welder and weld procedure qualification process.

• Individual must be certified to perform NDT.

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface with employees and customers at all levels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Need to be able to lift and move 50#

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: ASSIST PRODUCTION OPERATIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: UNDERSTANDING OF LANZEN’S QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT
* LOADS AND UNLOADS MATERIALS, PARTS OR PRODUCTS ONTO OR FROM PALLETS, SKIDS OR TRUCKS
* DELIVER PARTS OR STOCK TO DESIGNATED WORK AREAS FOR MACHINING FOR FURTHER PROCESSING
* PRESS ROOM HELP – LIFTS METAL PART OR STOCK ONTO MACHINE AND SECURES IT ON TABLE, IN CHUCK
OR HOLDING FIXTURE TO ASSIST IN SETTING UP MACHINE
* WELDING HELPER
* MINOR JANITORIAL CLEAN UP-CLEAN AROUND WORK AREAS
* REMOVES BURRS OR EXCESS METAL FROM MACHINED PARTS
* SNAG GRINDING
* SPOT WELDING
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

EDUCATION LEVEL: High School/GED

EXPERIENCE: SOME PRIOR SHOP EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED, BUT ARE NOT THE LIMITS OF ALL TASKS TO BE PERFORMED. MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT UP TO 50 LBS.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: GENERAL LABOR - ROMEO - NIGHT SHIFT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: UNDERSTANDING OF LANZEN’S QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT
* LOADS AND UNLOADS MATERIALS, PARTS OR PRODUCTS ONTO OR FROM PALLETS, SKIDS OR TRUCKS
* DELIVER PARTS OR STOCK TO DESIGNATED WORK AREAS FOR MACHINING FOR FURTHER PROCESSING
* PRESS ROOM HELP – LIFTS METAL PART OR STOCK ONTO MACHINE AND SECURES IT ON TABLE, IN CHUCK
OR HOLDING FIXTURE TO ASSIST IN SETTING UP MACHINE
* WELDING HELPER
* MINOR JANITORIAL CLEAN UP-CLEAN AROUND WORK AREAS
* REMOVES BURRS OR EXCESS METAL FROM MACHINED PARTS
* SNAG GRINDING
* SPOT WELDING
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

EDUCATION LEVEL: High School/GED

EXPERIENCE: 1-2 YEARS PRIOR SHOP EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED, BUT ARE NOT THE LIMITS OF ALL TASKS TO BE PERFORMED. MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT UP TO 50 LBS.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and CNC machines and machining centers to support fabrication of metallic and nonmetallic parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: From blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, CAD or sample parts; determines dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining. Builds, selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories (as applicable), and materials on machines such as mills, lathes and drill presses. Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance conditions, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications. Sets up and operates machine while maintaining part accuracy and machine settings Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly. Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems. Other duties may be assigned -

EDUCATION LEVEL: High School/GED

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years work experience Experience on Fadal and Hurco or Haas, Okuma, Mazak VMCs. Basic math, algebra & Trigonometry Blueprint Reading & operational sequencing Leadership ability a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Need to be able to lift and move 50 lb. load at a minimum.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: MUST be able to MIG & TIG Welding of Aluminum and Steel based product.
Lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as brackets,
covers, frames and tanks by performing the following duties. Past certification to AWS standards and specs a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly and welding. Lay outs, positions, aligns and fits components together. Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding. Sets up equipment and welds parts, using MIG and TIG equipment. Remove and place goods into bins & containers so parts will not become damaged. Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and re-assembling parts. Performs General Labor duties when and as required. 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.

EDUCATION LEVEL: High School/GED

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years + Welding Experience. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions and the ability to read tape measure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential. Need to be able to lift and move 50 lb. load at a minimum.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Production welder for defense industry fabrication plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Must be proficient at MIG and TIG welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Candidate must possess strong background working from blueprints with little or no supervision. Experience in welding to military specifications preferred.

EDUCATION LEVEL: High School/GED

EXPERIENCE: 5 years minimum in all facets of MIG & TIG welding.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Need to be able to lift and move 50 lb. load.