Welder

Build Your Career with a Stable, Family-Owned Manufacturer

A well-established heavy equipment manufacturer in Milwaukee is seeking motivated and skilled Welder/Fabricators to join our team. If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and are eager to develop your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Welder/Fabricator is responsible for setting up welding equipment, fitting and welding metal components, reading blueprints, and producing high-quality weldments that meet company standards and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust welding equipment for a variety of parts and subassemblies.
• Perform MIG welding operations according to blueprint specifications and weld symbols.
• Prepare materials and surfaces for welding.
• Verify the accuracy and fit-up of pre-assembled components prior to welding.
• Move and position weldments manually and with overhead cranes.
• Secure workpieces in fixtures, jigs, or welding tables.
• Operate grinders, deburring equipment, and other fabrication tools.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 1 year of welding and/or fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of MIG welding processes and cutting tools.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication specifications.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Experience using tape measures and other measuring devices.
• Ability to weld simple assemblies with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform flat, vertical, and downhill welding.
• Experience operating grinders and deburring equipment.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and position fabricated metal parts.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as production schedules require.

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in a manufacturing or heavy equipment environment.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, move, and position metal components throughout the workday.
• Stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Wear required PPE, including steel-toed boots, welding helmet, gloves, and other safety equipment.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Soldering
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Tape Measure Reading
• Welding Setups for Production
• Vehicle & Fleet Welding
• Blueprint Reading