1st Shift Fitter Welder

Wisconsin Metal Parts LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks vacation

5% 401K match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Job summary

Wisconsin Metal Parts LLC is seeking a focused Fitter Welder to join our growing welding team in a job shop environment. The role emphasizes MIG and TIG welding, fit-up on weldments, and blueprint interpretation with a strong quality focus.

We offer flexible hours, a family-friendly culture, and regular overtime. Benefits and a strong emphasis on growth opportunities are highlighted for dedicated team members.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in open table fit up for wide variety of weldments.
• Proficient in MIG and TIG welding on mild steel, aluminum or stainless materials.
• Strong reading of blueprints and weld symbols.
• Flexible to assist in production areas as needed; detail-oriented with a quality mindset.
• Stand 8–10 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• MIG or TIG welding and fit up on new or repeat weldments.
• Reading/interpret blueprints to part features, dimensions and tolerances.
• Completing all inspection and quality processes per weldment/job.
• Troubleshooting or making adjustments as needed per job.
• Maintaining production and fit up rate/speed across jobs.
• Performing routine daily cell & machine maintenance.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Production efficiency

Machine maintenance

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

We are looking for a focused, passionate Fitter Welder to join our growing welding team! Flexible hours & culture with great variety of work and growth opportunities. Overtime regularly available.

This role will be highly flexible and focused on supporting the welding/fabrication department in a job shop environment. Ideal candidates will have both MIG & TIG experience, be strong in supporting weldment prototyping/new part development, have some prior experience training or working with others, and enjoy finding creative ways to reduce set-up and weld times.

Great opportunity for those with experience looking to join a better working culture, and atmosphere that offers flexibility, a family feel, and a little fun!

Learn more about our company culture & benefits HERE!

Position Responsible for:

• MIG or TIG welding and fit up on new or repeat weldments
• Reading/interpret blueprints as needed to part features, dimensions, & tolerances
• Completing all inspection and quality processes as required per weldment/job
• Troubleshooting or making adjustments as needed per job
• Maintaining production and fit up rate/speed consistently across jobs or parts
• Performing routine daily cell & machine maintenance

Starting pay dependent on applicable work experience

Every year here WMP we evaluate and work improve the benefits we can offer our people. We are proud here at WMP to keep our peoples’ interests at the forefront our minds and hope that we can continue to make a difference in the world by putting our people first and keeping business simple by honoring the "Golden Rule." Check out our benefits and core values:

• Serve Others | Be Committed | Embrace Challenges
• High-trust Environment
• Open book Management
• Respect, & Servant Leadership
• Flexible work hours for all positions
• 5% 401K Match
• Generous HSA Contribution up to $4,030/year.
• Semi-Annual & Monthly Bonus Programs
• Full medical, dental, vision insurance (Anthem) & broad network coverage
• Life, ID Theft, & Accident Insurance
• Generous vacation up to 5 weeks!
• Floating PTO, Paid Holidays, Funeral Leave PTO, Jury Duty PTO
• $2/hour shift premium & paid lunch for 2nd & 3rd shift
• Overtime available
• Robust Wellness Program

Qualified Candidates Will:

• Proficient in both MIG and TIG welding processes on a variety of materials
• At least 5 years experience in open table fit up for wide variety of weldments
• Strong experience in welding mild steel, some experience in aluminum and stainless a plus
• High proficiency in reading blueprints, interpreting weld symbols
• Be willing to flex into areas of production jobs on occasion based on customer needs
• Be detail orientated, with a quality mindset
• Reliable, honest, with a strong work ethic
• Be able to stand for up to 8-10 hours per day with minimal break periods
• Be able to regularly lift raw material, work pieces, & finished weldments up to 50 pounds