Join Our Team at SP Industries – Now Hiring a Fabricator/Welder (FW)
SP Industries, located in Hopkins, MI, is looking for a Level II Fabrication Welder to join our team. We are committed to delivering high-quality products, innovative solutions, and exceptional service, all while fostering a culture built on integrity, teamwork, and putting our customers first.
Fabricator/Welder – Build with Precision, Weld with Purpose
Are you a skilled welder who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and getting the job done right? As a Fabricator/Welder at SP Industries, you’ll play a critical role in supporting production by assembling, welding, and finishing high-quality weldments built to exact specifications.
In this hands-on role, you’ll primarily perform MIG welding on a variety of materials including sheet metal, plate, and structural steel (angle, channel, tube, and I-beams). You’ll apply advanced fabrication techniques and heat control practices to ensure assemblies remain square, flat, and within tolerance—delivering results that meet strict quality standards.
You’ll also work with a wide range of fabrication equipment and metal processing tools, contributing to efficient production flow while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
What You’ll Do
You’ll play a hands-on role in building high-quality products while driving safety, precision, and efficiency.
- Assemble and weld components to blueprint specifications using MIG welding in multiple positions
- Interpret drawings and verify materials to ensure accuracy and quality standards
- Operate fabrication equipment including cutting, grinding, drilling, and forming tools
- Safely move materials using overhead cranes and fork trucks
- Maintain production flow by meeting timelines and supporting team efficiency
- Keep a clean, organized workspace while following all safety protocols
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure builds meet specifications and expectations
- Support additional tasks and projects as needed
What You Bring
- Minimum of 4 years of hands-on fabrication welding experience
- Strong ability to maintain square and flat tolerances during fabrication
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings
- Excellent MIG welding skills across multiple materials and positions
- Experience using measuring tools such as tape measures, squares, levels, calipers, and lasers
- Skilled in metal fabrication processes including cutting, grinding, drilling, tapping, and preheating
- Experience operating heavy fabrication equipment (saws, cranes, shears, ironworkers, fork trucks)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
- Ability to work in various positions (kneeling, crouching, overhead, etc.)
Why You’ll Love This Role
- A hands-on role where you can take pride in building high-quality products
- A team environment that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement
- Opportunities to grow your skills and expand your experience
- A company culture built on integrity, teamwork, and doing things the right way
If you’re a dedicated welder who values quality, precision, and continuous growth, we’d love to connect with you.
SP Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Your application will be considered without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, qualified veteran's status, disability, or any other categories or characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on SP Industries, Inc. Please inform the company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Metal fabrication: 4 years (Required)
- MIG welding: 4 years (Required)
- Blueprint reading: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
