TIG Welder

TIG WelderJoin a family-owned, small food equipment manufacturing shop dedicated to producing high-quality components for the food industry, primarily cheese manufacturers. As a TIG Welder, you will be responsible for welding stainless parts and assemblies, ensuring they meet food-grade standards. This role involves both in-shop fabrication and occasional travel for on-site installations and repairs.ResponsibilitiesPerform TIG welding on stainless parts and assemblies.Complete subassemblies, grind, and polish welds to a food-grade finish of 32R.Read and interpret blueprints for custom fabrication work.Travel to client sites for installations and repairs during customer shutdowns, working long shifts as needed.Cross-train in other areas of the shop as required.Essential Skills2+ years of TIG welding experience on stainless steel.Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.Ability to grind and polish welds to a 32R food-grade finish.Willingness to travel for overnight stays and extended workdays.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with food-grade stainless steel.Experience in installations and field repairs.Why Work Here?Enjoy the benefits of working in a close-knit, family-run environment that values your contributions with annual profit sharing and raises. Benefit from additional compensation for weekend work, with 1.5 times pay on Saturdays and double time on Sundays.Work EnvironmentWork in a small fabrication and machine shop with around 10 employees, operating on a single shift from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Specialize in manufacturing components for the food, dairy, and beverage industries. Be prepared for occasional travel to customer sites within Wisconsin during shutdown periods, requiring long days to complete necessary repairs and upgrades.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waupun, WI.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Waupun,WI.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.