Manual Welder

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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 requirements Set up and operate TIG welding equipment, selecting appropriate amperage, tungsten, filler material, shielding gas, and welding techniques based on material type, thickness, and joint configuration Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, dimensions, and tolerances to determine proper welding sequence, fit-up, and finished-part requirements Prepare metal components for welding by measuring, cutting, grinding, deburring, cleaning, and positioning parts to ensure proper fit and weld quality Fit and align components using fixtures, clamps, jigs, and work holding devices to maintain accurate positioning throughout the welding process Weld a variety of metal components and assemblies while maintaining proper penetration, bead appearance, dimensional accuracy, and overall weld integrity Monitor welding conditions and adjust machine settings, torch positioning, travel speed, and filler material as needed to maintain consistent weld quality Perform visual and dimensional inspections of completed welds and parts to identify defects, distortion, incomplete welds, or dimensional discrepancies Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring equipment to verify components meet required specifications Grind, clean, blend, and finish welded components as required for final inspection or subsequent manufacturing operations Troubleshoot welding, fit-up, tooling, and equipment issues and make adjustments to improve weld quality and production efficiency Maintain welding equipment, fixtures, tools, and work areas while following established safety, quality, housekeeping, and production standards Skills/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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SST Direct