Skilled Trades & Manufacturing Jobs in Grand Rapids
DeWys Manufacturing continues to grow right here in West Michigan. To do so, we need dedicated team members who are capable of performing our style of precision manufacturing and fabrication. We need people for a variety of skilled trades occupations looking for an opportunity of growth, development, and advancement throughout their career. Along with a wide range of growth opportunities, we offer a variety of benefits including flexible scheduling, air-conditioned shop, and the benefits listed on the right of the screen.
A list of open positions are included below. DeWys Manufacturing offers on the job training through DeWys University to help you grow in your careers here, as well as competitive pay up to $25/hr and full benefits.
Be sure to check back often for new openings at DeWys Mfg.. If you’re looking to get started in a new position or through DeWys University, please complete the application to get started.
DeWys Manufacturing is looking to add YOU to one of the following positions:
*We prefer NCRC Accreditations*
- Monitor automation equipment to ensure production goals and quality standards are being met involving grinding, spot weld, press brake, CNC mill, paint, general machines, material handling, etc.
- Create and maintain consistent and clear set up instructions
- Conduct offline programming
- Calibration of equipment
- Work closely with cross functional teams to identify work and production needs to achieve cost effective processes
- Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
- 5 or more years of experience in manufacturing
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, engineering specifications, safety rules, work rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Read customer blueprints and diagrams
- Will be trained to operate Haeger, Spot Welder, and other equipment
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Willing to work overtime as necessary
- Set up, adjust, and operate robotic welder
- Read customer blueprints and work instructions
- Troubleshoot issues to eliminate causes of rejected parts
- Grind parts as needed
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous welding experience or training preferred
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations
- Willing to work overtime as necessary
- Set up, adjust, and operate press brake
- Read customer blueprints and work instructions
- Troubleshoot issues to eliminate causes of rejected parts
- Perform periodic quality inspections throughout shift
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous metal fabrication experience preferred
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions
- Willing to work overtime as necessary
- Read customer blueprints and diagrams
- Prep all parts for painting by plugging and racking parts
- Load and unload sheet metal parts to conveyor paint line
- Assembly and packaging of finished parts
- Troubleshoot issues to eliminate causes of rejected parts
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous powder coat experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Willing to work overtime as necessary
- Set up welding equipment for MIG welding on a variety of products and parts
- Lay out, position, align, and fit metal components to weld per customer specifications
- Read customer blueprints and work instructions
- Finish grinding and spot grinding of parts
- Perform maintenance on welding and grinding machines
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous welding experience/training, Certified Welding Technician is a plus!
- Good working knowledge of metals, welding robots, and welding & grinding equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions
- Willing to work overtime as necessary
Automation Specialist – Weekend Shift
We are currently seeking an Automation Specialist to add to our Weekend shift team.
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Automation Specialist Qualifications:
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General Machine Operator – 1st, 2nd, & Weekend Shift
We are seeking individuals with strong critical thinking skills to join our team as a General Machine Operator. 1st, 2nd, and Weekend shift available.
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General Machine Operator Qualifications:
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Robotic Weld Operator – 1st, 2nd, & Weekend Shift
We are currently seeking mechanically inclined individuals to join our welding team on 1st, 2nd, & weekend shift.
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Robot Operator Qualifications:
For information on DeWys University training click here.
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Press Brake Operator – 1st, 2nd, & Weekend Shifts
We are currently seeking detail-oriented individuals to join our team on 1st, 2nd, and Weekend shifts.
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Press Brake Operator Qualifications:
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Powder Coat Team Member – 2nd Shift
We are currently seeking team-oriented individuals to join our powder coat paint line on 2nd shift.
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Powder Coat Team Member Qualifications:
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Welder – 1st, 2nd, & Weekend Shift
We are currently seeking motivated Welders for our 1st, 2nd, & weekend shift teams with the drive to expand their MIG, TIG, & Robotic Welding skills through the DeWys University training program.
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To find out more information about DeWys University Welding training click here.