Welder- Starting Wage: $18-$25/hour DOQ

Role:

Welder- Starting Wage: $18-$25/hour DOQ

Published:

January 15, 2026

Location:

Woodville, WI, Neillsville, WI, and Phillips, WI

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift Pattern:

All Shifts

General Description

Are you interested in working for a World Class Custom Manufacturing company? OEM Fabricators, Inc. an ISO certified company and manufacturer of the year award winner, is a full service custom job shop and are looking for Certified Welders for our OEM team. We have positions on all shifts at our Woodville, Neillsville and Phillips facility.

Woodville:  1st shift, Monday – Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m /  2nd shift, Monday – Thursday, 4:15 p.m. – 2:45 a.m (10% shift premium!) / 3rd shift is our weekend shift Friday – Sunday, 6:00 am – 6:00 pm (20% shift premium and overtime over 36 hours!)

Neillsville:  1st shift, M-Th, 6am – 4:30pm /  2nd shift two potions, M-Th, 4:30pm – 3am or M-W, 4:30pm – 5:30am (10% shift premium!) /  3rd shift (weekend shift) Fri. – Sun. 6am – 6pm (20% shift premium and overtime over 36 hours!)

Phillips: 1st shift, M-Th, 4am – 2:30pm / 2nd shift M-W 2:30pm – 3:30am (10% shift premium!) / 3rd shift (weekend shift) Fri. – Sun. 4am – 4pm (20% shift premium and overtime over 36 hours!)

Shift premium is calculated as: Example: 2nd shift, Starting offer $23/hour base- hourly rate including shift premium ($23.00 * 1.1) is $25.30/hour!

OEM offers:

• Great starting wages and shift premiums!
• Air-conditioned shop!
• Generous time off including for hunting!
• We provide our Team Members with a positive and stable work environment and consider this in all of our business decisions
• Flexible work schedules with great work-life balance
• We offer a dynamic work environment with educational opportunities for professional growth
• OEM’s goal is to be the Employer of Choice and we believe our Team Members are our most valuable assets

Position Summary

Set up and operate assigned welding machine to finish weld assemblies to meet or exceed customer requirements in a timely manner. To abide by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and follow all Company and Department safety policies and/or procedures.

Requirements

The following listed articles are required (or as deemed necessary by the hiring authority) for the initial acceptance of a welder. A High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Minimum of one (1) year related schooling and 2 years welding/fitting experience or any combination of schooling and/or experience that equals twelve (24) months. Pass OEM’s physical weld test, written welder exam which includes blueprint reading, tape measure reading and various welding question.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Set up weld machine with proper gas and wire.
Organize weld components in assigned work station using forklift, hoist, or manual lifting.
Prepare all material surfaces to be welded ensuring there are no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease or other foreign matter.
Check welding components for visible defects.
Check joint fit-up for misalignment prior to welding.
Read and interpret blueprints as required to complete necessary welds.
Weld components using proper welding techniques controlling distortion, shrinkage, and weld size to finish weld assemblies to meet or exceed customer requirements.
Remove all slag and heavy spatter from completed welds.
Check completed welds for visible defects.
Correct defects immediately.
Use time and material effectively to meet or exceed Company’s
Advise Supervisor of problem areas.
Perform an acceptable amount of work with few or no errors.

Internal and/or External Relationships

Work with and takes work direction from Lead Welders and Supervisor.
Work in conjunction with Welder Trainees, Certified Welders, Fitter Welders, and Lead Welders to weld assemblies per customer print and specifications.
Perform Routine Maintenance Of All Equipment Utilized
Maintain all equipment in good working order during daily operations.
Adhere to established preventive maintenance plan.
Make recommendations for equipment maintenance to Supervisor.
Maintain a Clean and Safe Work Area
Work area and equipment are clean and safe at all times.
Keep walkways and exit doors are clear of equipment, material, tools, etc.
Be sure all required guards and safety equipment are properly used.
Sweep work area out to isle at end of shift.
Contribute to a Favorable Work Environment
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with fellow employees.
Willing to work as a team member.
Convey a positive attitude toward coworkers.
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance when interacting with outside customers, service personnel and vendors.
Reflect a positive “can do” attitude toward people, company policies and procedures.
Support management decisions, or disagree in a positive, constructive manner.
Perform Assigned Duties and Responsibilities Efficiently
Willingness to perform other tasks not related to your present Position
Correctly maintain an accurate daily time card to ensure accurate accounting records relevant to specific jobs.
Maintain attendance per company guidelines.
Continually challenge and improve setup and run times.
Problem Solving:

Solve problems with assistance of Lead Welders and/or Supervisor.

Drug Testing Notice

OEM is committed to a drug-free workplace. When you apply you agree to abide by our pre-employment drug policy, which you can review by clicking here.

We accept applications/résumés for all positions. Your earnings at OEM are directly commensurate with your particular skill set(s) and proven performance.

If you are an internal candidate, please fill out a Consideration Request form and turn it into Abby Klatt.

OEM Fabricators, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer