Machine Welder

Join us as a Machine Welder Operator! Bring your machine operation and fabrication experience to a hands-on role producing quality pipe products using automated welding and fabrication equipment. We’re looking for someone who can set up and operate machinery, read specifications, and maintain accuracy and productivity while following safe work practices. No Sundays are required! Etna Supply is an industry leader in plumbing, heating, underground, municipal, and fire protection wholesale distribution throughout Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. We are committed to sound financial principles, building partnerships that foster teamwork, and striving for continuous improvement. We are dedicated to fairness, integrity, and respect.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including quarterly bonuses!
• 5 different lines of business and 2 subsidiaries that provide company stability through diversification.
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your contributions.
• The fun challenge of working in a fast-paced, multi-location, diverse business function environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Fabricate, weld, and thread pipe to customer specifications using automated equipment.
• Set up and adjust machinery, including stops, guides, and machine settings, to meet production requirements.
• Read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, work orders, and specifications.
• Operate and monitor fabrication machines independently, identifying defects and addressing or reporting equipment and quality concerns.
• Verify measurements and inspect finished products for accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale to prepare finished workpieces.
• Perform weld testing, minor repairs, and routine equipment upkeep within the scope of training and authorization.
• Meet production expectations while maintaining consistent quality and safe work practices.
• Bundle and move materials to designated areas following safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with company procedures and OSHA standards.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance, accountability, and effective teamwork.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience operating welding or fabrication machinery in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with automated welding equipment, pipe fabrication, or pipe threading preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to set up equipment, verify measurements, and recognize production or quality issues.

Skills & Knowledge

• Working knowledge of machine operation, fabrication processes, and manufacturing safety practices.
• Ability to read basic mechanical drawings and follow production specifications.
• Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math calculations accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and sound judgment under pressure.
• MUST be able to read a tape measure.

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described below outline the requirements to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, use hands, and reach with arms.
• Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds.
• Must remain alert and perform job functions safely.
• Vision requirements include distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, and vibrations.
• Moderate noise levels are typical.
• Must pass a substance abuse screening.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.