Aerospace and Defense, Blueprints, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Literacy, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Metrics, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Vision Plan, Welding
Step into a Day-in-the-Life
At our Shelby Township, MI facility, your day begins with a blueprint review. You’ll translate precise aerospace drawings into real-world assemblies, laying out parts and planning weld sequences that keep tolerances tight. As components come together, you’ll move confidently between MIG, TIG, and stick processes, working primarily with aluminum and stainless steel to produce clean, durable joints. Quality checks punctuate your flow—measure, verify, adjust—until the build meets spec. When a challenge appears, you’ll huddle with engineers and teammates to troubleshoot, then return to the bench with a smarter approach. You’ll wrap the day by resetting your workcell—orderly, safe, and ready for tomorrow’s build—and sharpening your craft through ongoing training in aerospace welding techniques.
What You’ll Tackle
- Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to plan layouts and assemblies.
- Fit and weld aluminum and stainless steel components to aerospace standards.
- Apply MIG, TIG, and stick welding to create strong, consistent joints.
- Inspect and verify work against specifications; make precise adjustments as needed.
- Collaborate with engineers and peers to troubleshoot fabrication issues.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Engage in continuous training to expand aerospace welding knowledge.
Your Background
- High school diploma or equivalent; welding/fabrication technical certification preferred.
- Proven experience as a fitter/welder, ideally within aerospace.
- Deep familiarity with welding processes and materials common to aerospace applications.
- Strong blueprint/technical drawing literacy.
- Exceptional attention to detail and quality standards.
- Problem-solver who works well independently and in teams.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay
Work Location: In person
Proficiency
You should be proficient in: Welding Setups for Production
Equal Employment Opportunity
Smith Brothers Tool Company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.