Welder

Welder 1st Shift

This 1st shift welding role focuses on both MIG and TIG welding in a small, flexible shop environment. You will primarily perform MIG welding on mild steel and use TIG welding for stainless and aluminum work while reading and interpreting blueprints. The position offers an opportunity to own your welding booth, contribute to high-quality fabricated products, and work with a tight-knit team of welders and fabricators.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding, with a primary focus on mild steel components.
• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum parts as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Set up, operate, and adjust welding equipment to meet job specifications.
• Grind and finish welds as needed, approximately 20% of the time, to achieve clean and precise results.
• Inspect welds and finished parts to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with other welders and fabricators to complete projects efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe welding booth and work area.
• Follow all shop procedures, safety guidelines, and best practices during welding and fabrication.
• Work overtime when needed to meet production demands, including occasional Saturday work.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG welding, especially on mild steel.
• Proficiency in TIG welding, including work on stainless steel and aluminum.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Experience with fabrication processes in a welding shop environment.
• Skill in grinding and finishing welds to meet quality expectations.
• Ability to set up and operate welding equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Reliability and flexibility to work a consistent 1st shift schedule with overtime as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or welding certification is a plus.
• Experience working in a smaller shop environment is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a nonclimate-controlled environment.
• Willingness to manage your own welding booth and take ownership of the workspace.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit team where flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance are valued. The company offers health, vision, and dental benefits, a 401(k) plan, eight paid holidays, and a progressive PTO structure that grows with your tenure. You can enjoy a flexible 1st shift schedule, the opportunity for as much overtime as you want, and the ability to work on personal projects after hours, fostering both professional growth and personal creativity.

Work Environment

The role is based in a smaller, nonclimate-controlled shop with a total of about nine employees, including three welders and three fabricators. You will have your own welding booth and are encouraged to make it your own. This is a 1st shift position, Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to choose your own 8-hour schedule between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You can combine two 15-minute breaks to leave earlier if desired. Overtime is readily available, and most team members work around 50 hours per week. Saturday work is rare but may occur occasionally, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sun Prairie, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sun Prairie,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.