1st Shift MIG Welder

United Alloy Inc; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled welder to join their dynamic team in Janesville. This role involves welding fabricated components to meet custom specifications while adhering to quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail and the ability to interpret blueprints, ensuring precision in every weld. With a supportive culture that emphasizes employee engagement and success, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality manufacturing processes. Join a company committed to excellence and be part of a team that values your contributions and growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision

Generous RTO and Vacation policy

401(k) with company match

Bonus opportunities

Paid training

Qualifications

• Must pass AWS D1.1 welding test and have exposure to metal fabrication.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate basic hand tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Welds fabricated components per specifications and monitors performance.
• Sets up and maintains welding machines, ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Metal Fabrication

Attention to Detail

Overhead Crane Operation

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Air Tools

Tape Measure

Calipers

Job description

ABOUT UNITED ALLOY:

United Alloy is a preferred designer, manufacturer and powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis and related products crafted to world-class quality standards in strategic partnership with Fortune 500 OEM customers. UA products are proudly “Made in the USA”. In addition to being made in the USA, UA is also 9001 certified, and has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business.

CULTURE:

United Alloy empowers and entrusts our employees to manage the responsibilities of both their work and home lives. We are an agile team that produces extraordinary results, setting the standard in safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Employees act with a sense of ownership, take initiative to problem solve and are committed to the company’s mission, their team and themselves. At UA, every employee matters to us. We want everyone to have their own success story in their personal and professional lives. It’s one way that makes us an actively engaged team, inspired to win together.

Shift: 1st Shift – 4:00am - 2:00pm Monday - Thursday (OT as required)

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

SUMMARY:

This position welds fabricated components, per custom or stock specifications, for sale to customers in conjunction with customer quality requirements and United Alloy manufacturing philosophies. Monitoring welding performance and efficiency are essential.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Can set up and weld in 1-2 weld work center(s)
• Welds product using fixturing (if applicable) with minimal supervision
• Utilizes hand tools, fixtures, and clamps for small welding applications
• Can interpret basic elements of a blueprint, including welding symbols
• Can identify types of joints and welds
• Can meet UA weld aesthetic standards per customer specifications
• Can set up and maintain welding machines including changing wire and monitoring gases
• Can successfully perform a tank leak test
• Can monitor and maintain welding consumable and supply stock
• Understands cross check concepts and inspects product according to Inspection Control Plan
• Accurately tags material and product according to WI-0002 Product Identification
• Understands non-conforming process according to SOP-003
• Follows all safety policies and standards
• Maintains work center efficiency of 95%
• Can maintain a high degree of quality, must not have excessive scrap
• Understands and can use basic math principles including: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Accurately and efficiently perform all required PM on equipment
• Able to successfully weld 1st articles and PPAPs
• Capable and willing to train/mentor other welders
• Can make minor repairs to equipment and support equipment
• Recommends and helps implement process improvements
• Inspects own work for quality standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• The individual must have an exposure to metal fabrication concepts and processes
• Must pass a UAI AWS D1.1 welding test
• The individual must possess a keen sense of attention to detail
• Must possess the ability to operate overhead cranes, tape measure, calipers, basic hand tools and air tools
• Must be able to determine material types and gauges
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds with an assist
• 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person: 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This will be an onsite position in Janesville, Wisconsin.
• If selected for the role, a pre-employment physical will be conducted.

BENEFITS:

In addition to excellent starting wages, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as numerous perks.

• Medical, dental and vision
• Generous RTO and Vacation policy
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid training
• Earn a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

NOTE: Given the nature/size of our product and customer requirements, we require a stringent hiring process to ensure the highest quality product. Qualified candidates must successfully complete: Basic Skills/Measurement Test | Blueprint Reading Test | Pre-Employment Physical & Drug Screen

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.

Work Environment: Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.