Welder (3rd Shift)

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.
United States, Michigan, Byron Center
990 84th Street Southwest (Show on map)
Nov 05, 2026
Description Welder Location Byron Center, MI (including nearby communities such as Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Caledonia, Hudsonville, and Wayland, MI). Shifts 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM Pay Starting pay $20 per hour or more depending on experience plus $1 shift differential What We Offer Full benefit package available after 30 days of employment. Career growth and advancement opportunities. Eligible for annual wage increases and additional increases based on performance. Quarterly Incentive Program: Opportunity to earn up to four additional paychecks per year based on company performance metrics. Job Summary MEC is seeking a dependable Welder to support our manufacturing operations in Byron Center, MI. This role is responsible for setting up welding equipment, preparing materials, performing welding operations, and inspecting completed welds to ensure products meet quality and production standards. The ideal candidate has a basic understanding of welding processes, the ability to read blueprints and welding symbols, and a strong commitment to quality and workplace safety. Candidates with experience operating welding robots or other fabrication equipment are preferred. Key Responsibilities Read and interpret basic blueprints, technical drawings, and welding instructions to complete welding operations. Set up welding equipment and prepare materials by cleaning surfaces, fitting components, and positioning parts for welding. Perform welding operations to produce fabricated components according to quality and production specifications. Inspect completed welds visually and using appropriate testing methods to verify quality standards. Assist with troubleshooting, repairing welds, and maintaining welding equipment and tools. Operate welding robots and other manufacturing equipment, including saws and grinders, as needed while following all safety procedures and wearing required PPE. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Basic knowledge of welding processes, techniques, and equipment, with previous welding experience preferred. Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols. Strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and a commitment to quality, Qualifications Experience Some prior experience or training in welding preferred but not required. Willingness to complete a certified welding program (required) Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.