3rd Shift Welder – Precision FCAW & Benefits

Milwaukee Succeeds; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement support

Paid time off

Onsite gym

Job summary

Komatsu in Oak Creek, WI is seeking a Welder D for the 3rd shift to contribute to production of high-quality welds using manual and mechanized welding. You will set up and operate welding equipment, read blueprints, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and PPE standards.

The role requires operating preheating equipment, positioners, and material handling tools, plus performing welds in multiple positions and post-weld finishing as needed.

Qualifications

• Perform manual and mechanized welding using FCAW in various positions (flat, horizontal, vertical).
• Read and interpret work instructions, drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
• Set up and operate preheating equipment, weld positioners, and material handling equipment such as jib hoists, cranes, and forklifts.
• Position and secure weldments using appropriate hitching and material handling techniques.
• Execute single and multiple pass fillet and groove welds in all positions, including confined spaces and extended reach areas.
• Perform air carbon arc gouging and post-weld finishing operations as required.
• Inspect completed welds for proper size, appearance, and quality, making necessary repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while ensuring adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Conduct routine maintenance on welding equipment and assist in correcting any identified issues in drawings or procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and mechanized welding using FCAW process in various positions (flat, horizontal, vertical).
• Read and interpretwork instructions, drawings, and specificationsto determine welding requirements.
• Set up and operatepreheating equipment, weld positioners, and material handling equipmentsuch as jib hoists, cranes, and forklifts.
• Position and secure weldments using appropriatehitching and material handling techniques.
• Executesingle and multiple pass fillet and groove weldsin all positions, including confined spaces and extended reach areas.
• Performair carbon arc gouging and post-weld finishing operationsas required.
• Inspect completed welds for propersize, appearance, and quality, making necessary repairs as needed.
• Maintain aclean and organizedwork area while ensuring adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Conduct routinemaintenance on welding equipmentand assist in correcting any identified issues in drawings or procedures.

Skills

Welding FCAW

Read drawings

Operate equipment

Material handling

Weld in all positions

Air carbon arc gouging

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Maintenance

Tools

Welding equipment

Preheating equipment

Job description

Komatsu in Oak Creek, WI is seeking a Welder D for the 3rd shift to contribute to production of high-quality welds using manual and mechanized welding. You will set up and operate welding equipment, read blueprints, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and PPE standards.

The role requires operating preheating equipment, positioners, and material handling tools, plus performing welds in multiple positions and post-weld finishing as needed.