Welder - Hiring Now

Job Description

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America's premier processors, buyers, sellers and recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North America. FPT is a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Welder at our Pontiac, MI location. The welder is responsible for repairs, fabricating, and assembling custom-designed equipment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Welds metal parts together using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws
• Proficiency with essential machine tools
• Maintain equipment that does not compromise safety while fully complying with approved safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 3-5 years of welding experience
• Strong math skills and the ability to interpret mechanical drawings, pneumatic and electric engineering drawings are a plus
• Must be able to pass a hands-on welding test
• Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs
• Pre-Employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required

Ferrous Processing and Trading is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to or call 1(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

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