1st Shift Spot Welder (Mayville)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Kekoskee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. is seeking a skilled Spot Welder to operate spot or seam welding machines in a production environment, reading blueprints and following fixtures and setup parameters to produce precise joints.

You will determine weld points, regulate current, position parts with holding jigs, and ensure parts meet dimensional tolerances. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and the ability to adapt to varying workloads.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certificate or degree in welding is preferred.
• At least 12 months welding experience; 36 months preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of an internal welding test

Responsibilities

• Operate spot or seam welder to join parts by spot welds or seam welds.
• Clamp or hold parts with jigs to control dimensional requirements.
• Determine number of welding points and contact cycles.
• Regulate current and set timing devices.
• Rig equipment for holding and positioning work.
• Change and dress electrodes.
• Read drawings, specifications, samples and templates.
• Use rule, square and fixed gauges.
• Follow procedures and pass final inspection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fixtures and spot weld setup

Blueprint reading

Computer basics

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Shop math

Measuring tools

Multi-tasking

Adaptability to change

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding certificate/degree

12 months welding experience

Internal welding test

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Welding Manager, the Spot Welder is primarily responsible for operating one or more spot or seam weld machines to fabricate or join metal parts following blueprint specifications and applying basic knowledge of spot welding fixtures and set up on parameters on a production basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate spot or seam welder to join parts by a series of spot welds or continuous seam weld.
• Work is diversified involving a variety and number of parts where assemblies may be clamped or involve holding jigs to control dimensional requirements.
• Determine number of welding points and contact cycles.
• Regulate current and set automatic timing devices if used.
• Rig equipment for holding and positioning work.
• Change and dress electrodes.
• Work from drawings, specifications, samples and templates.
• Use rule, square and fixed gauges.
• Instructions given on procedures and work is subject to process and final inspection.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of fixtures and spot weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, welding symbols, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Basic understanding of computers and ability to perform computer functions as they pertain to the job.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
• Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
• Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• Work in an efficient and timely manner
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Certificate or degree in welding is preferred;
• At least twelve months welding experience; thirty-six months preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of an internal welding test

Job Expectations

Physical Demands

Physical Activity:

Activity

N/A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Lift/Carry

50

Push/Pull

50

Reach Overhead

Comments: Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Climb

Squat/Bend/Kneel

Sit

Stand

Walk/Move About

Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/shift

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities

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