Manual Welder

Manual Welder OpportunityDirect hire: An awesome opportunity for an experienced Manual Welder to join a dynamic team. Working location: Hartland, WI. Pay: $22hr - $28hr (depending on experience). Base hourly schedule: M - F, 6am - 2:30pm. Full benefits.Responsibilities:Perform TIG welding on metal components and precision parts, producing clean, consistent welds according to engineering drawings, specifications, and production requirementsSet up and operate TIG welding equipment, selecting appropriate amperage, tungsten, filler material, shielding gas, and welding techniques based on material type, thickness, and joint configurationRead and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, dimensions, and tolerances to determine proper welding sequence, fit-up, and finished-part requirementsPrepare metal components for welding by measuring, cutting, grinding, deburring, cleaning, and positioning parts to ensure proper fit and weld qualityFit and align components using fixtures, clamps, jigs, and work holding devices to maintain accurate positioning throughout the welding processWeld a variety of metal components and assemblies while maintaining proper penetration, bead appearance, dimensional accuracy, and overall weld integrityMonitor welding conditions and adjust machine settings, torch positioning, travel speed, and filler material as needed to maintain consistent weld qualityPerform visual and dimensional inspections of completed welds and parts to identify defects, distortion, incomplete welds, or dimensional discrepanciesUse precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring equipment to verify components meet required specificationsGrind, clean, blend, and finish welded components as required for final inspection or subsequent manufacturing operationsTroubleshoot welding, fit-up, tooling, and equipment issues and make adjustments to improve weld quality and production efficiencyMaintain welding equipment, fixtures, tools, and work areas while following established safety, quality, housekeeping, and production standardsSkills/Qualifications:2+ years of manual welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or metalworking environment.2+ years of TIG welding experience with metal components and precision parts.1+ year of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T/tolerances.1+ year of experience setting up and operating TIG welding equipment, including selecting tungsten, filler material, shielding gas, and machine settings.1+ year of experience performing weld inspection using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.1+ year of experience with metal preparation, fit-up, grinding, deburring, cleaning, and finishing.1+ year of experience using fixtures, clamps, jigs, and work holding equipment to accurately position components.1+ year of experience troubleshooting welding equipment, tooling, fit-up, and weld-quality issues