Custom Metal Fabricator & TIG Welder - 4x10 Schedule (2nd Shift)

Custom Metal Fabricator & TIG Welder - 4x10 Schedule (2nd Shift)

Type Direct Hire

Up to $28.00/hr based upon experience + Profit Sharing West Bend / Jackson, WI 2nd Shift (Mon - Thu) Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Up to $28.00/hr based upon experience + corporate profit sharing payouts, 90-day performance review with raise potential, annual increases, and 401(k) with a 3% match.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Structured 4-day work week (Mon - Thu, 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM) providing a guaranteed 3-day weekend every single week.
• Environment & Company Profile: ISO 9001:2015 certified, debt-free, 30,000 sq. ft. modern facility with $7.3M+ in annual sales, low bureaucracy, and exceptional stability (average employee tenure of 7+ years).
• Core Functional Scope: High-precision TIG and MIG welding, complex blueprint/weld symbol reading, layout/fit-up, and material handling for OEM parts in medical, packaging, and printing sectors.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires 5+ years of TIG/MIG welding depth, advanced blueprint literacy, stable work history, physical capability (50 lbs lift / crane operation), US work authorization, and a local commute to West Bend/Jackson, WI.

If you are an experienced welder seeking exceptional job security, modern equipment, and a schedule that protects your personal time, this 2nd Shift seat offers a long-term professional home. The employer is a stable, debt‑free, and ISO 9001:2015 certified custom fabrication leader with decades of proven industry success. Supplying critical OEM partners across the medical, printing, and packaging sectors, this organization remains well‑insulated from economic shifts and continues to experience steady upward growth.

Operating out of a modern, well‑equipped 30,000 sq. ft. facility in Washington County, the company fosters a supportive, team-oriented culture completely free of corporate politics. With an average employee tenure of 7+ years (and many team members exceeding 10 years), leadership actively prioritizes employee appreciation, offers performance‑based raises, and respects your work‑life balance with a structured 4-day work week.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Perform Precision Welding: Execute high-quality TIG and MIG welds on custom fabrications, structural components, and prototypes for medical, printing, and packaging applications.
• Interpret Complex Engineering Blueprints: Analyze detailed manufacturing prints, engineering drawings, and structural weld symbols to ensure 100% part accuracy and fit-up.
• Dial In Equipment Parameters: Set up and adjust welding machines, gas mixtures, amperage, and heat parameters to meet strict ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
• Layout & Fit-Up Assemblies: Measure, position, align, and fit complex sheet metal and structural components prior to final welding.
• Material Handling & Rigging: Safely utilize overhead bridge cranes and forklifts to position, flip, and transport large weldments through the shop floor.
• Collaborate & Optimize: Work alongside a close-knit team of experienced fabricators and shop floor leads to resolve design challenges and optimize custom job runs.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• 5+ Years TIG & MIG Fabrication Depth: Hands-on TIG and MIG welding experience operating inside a job shop or custom metal fabrication environment.
• Blueprint & Weld Symbol Mastery: 5+ years of experience reading complex blueprints and accurately interpreting structural weld symbols.
• Reliable Attendance & Punctuality: A rock-solid work history showing exceptional daily punctuality, accountability, and commitment to team goals.
• Physical & Material Handling Capabilities: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs comfortably and prior experience operating overhead bridge cranes and forklifts.
• Employment Stability: A strong track record of career longevity and multi-year tenures with previous employers.
• Location & Legal Authorization: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a daily driving radius of the West Bend / Jackson, WI area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Exotic Alloys Experience: Proven experience TIG welding stainless steel, aluminum, or thin-gauge sheet metal for sanitary or medical applications.
• AWS Certifications: Active or past American Welding Society (AWS) structural or pipe welding certifications.
• Custom Layout Skillset: Advanced manual shop math and layout capabilities for ground-up prototype builds.