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Weld Engineer

$70 - $80 per hour

Actalent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Weld Engineer Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Weld Engineer to design and develop welding procedures and specifications. This role involves selecting appropriate welding techniques, equipment, and materials, inspecting welded components for quality and compliance, and collaborating with design, production, and quality teams. The successful candidate will troubleshoot welding defects, recommend improvements, and maintain documentation for traceability and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop welding procedures and specifications.
  • Select appropriate welding techniques, equipment, and materials.
  • Inspect welded components for quality and compliance.
  • Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams.
  • Troubleshoot welding defects and recommend improvements.
  • Maintain documentation for traceability and regulatory compliance.
Essential Skills
  • Proficiency in welding techniques and processes such as MIG, TIG, SMAW, and FCAW.
  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
  • Strong understanding of welding engineering and weld codes.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in welding processes, metallurgy, and CAD tools.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Familiarity with AWS standards and other relevant standards.
  • Experience with audits.
Work Environment

This position could be remote, offering flexibility in the work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Berlin, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/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 hybrid position in New Berlin,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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