Job Description

Who is Drive Medical...

Drive Medical has become a leading manufacturer of medical products with a strong and consistent track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions. We are proud of our high-quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale. Our products are sold into the homecare, long-term care, retail, and e-commerce channels in more than 100 countries around the world. 

“Leading the World with Innovative Solutions that Enhance Lives”

Summary (Major Purpose of the Role): Joins metal parts to form a permanent bond used in the manufacturing of AmFab products in our Richland, Michigan plant.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

• Welds metal components and parts using specialized equipment such as gas welders and gas torches. Uses electrical currents to create heat and bond metals. 
• Plans work by interpreting blueprints. 
• Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. 
• May operate machine tools such as drill presses, grinders, punch presses, or special purpose equipment according to product specifications.
• Verifies conformance of work using measuring instruments.
• Reads and interprets machining instructions and blueprints.
• Adheres to all health and safety regulations, including OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and equipment-specific safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Competencies and Skills:

• Attentiveness and detail-oriented: the ability and desire to do precision work. 
• Ability to plan and follow directions. 
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. 
• Good communication skills: written and verbal.

 Reporting Relationships and Supervision:

• Reports to the Production Supervisor. 

 Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Technical school or an applicable skilled trades program completion preferred. 
• 2+ years of basic welding experience. Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter. 

Your Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Most of the required work is performed in the standing position. 
• Physical activity includes walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching above shoulders and lifting up to 50 lbs. or occasional lifting, engaging the two person lift for objects weighing more than 50 lbs. 
• Fine motor skills are required. Good manual dexterity and the use of two hands required.
• Must be able to bend, reach, grasp, push, and pull without difficulty.
• Perform activities in a manufacturing environment. May be subject to changes in temperature and exposure to dust.
• Must be able to operate standard warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.).

Why Apply to Drive Medical…

Competitive Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Plan.

Drive Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Drive Medical strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and/or parental status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Drive Medical complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.