Aluminum Welder 2nd Shift

API Heat Transfer; Iron Ridge (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium for 2nd Shift

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company, is seeking experienced Aluminum MIG and TIG Welders to join our Iron Ridge, Wisconsin facility on 2nd Shift. You will MIG/TIG weld aluminum components, read blueprints, and prepare parts for assembly.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of aluminum welding, the ability to read welding symbols and drawings, and strong fabrication skills. We offer shift premium, competitive benefits, and a safe, growth‑oriented manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of aluminum MIG and/or TIG welding experience preferred.
• Experience welding thin-gauge aluminum materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong fabrication and assembly skills.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, calipers, tape measures, and other measuring equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components and assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, welding specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Fit, position, align, and secure parts prior to welding.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Perform grinding, finishing, and rework as required.
• Use measuring devices and inspection tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Identify and report quality concerns, equipment issues, and safety hazards.
• Work closely with supervisors, quality personnel, and production team members to meet production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Read blueprints and welding symbols

Fabrication and assembly

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Measuring equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

As a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions, API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 140 years. Throughout our history, we've built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance - from our innovative technologies to the people behind them. Experience has taught us that design and engineering expertise, supported by professionals who have a passion for their work, can bring about only one result: the ability to provide the right solutions for our customers.

Aluminum MIG & TIG Welder -2nd Shift

General ThermoDynamics, An API Heat Transfer Company

• Location: Iron Ridge, Wisconsin
• Shifts Available: 2nd Shift
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Build Your Career with General ThermoDynamics

General ThermoDynamics (GTD), an API Heat Transfer Company, is a leading manufacturer of high-performance heat exchangers serving customers around the world. We are currently seeking experienced Aluminum MIG & TIG Welders to join our growing team at our Iron Ridge, Wisconsin facility.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components and assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, welding specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Fit, position, align, and secure parts prior to welding.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Perform grinding, finishing, and rework as required.
• Use measuring devices and inspection tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Identify and report quality concerns, equipment issues, and safety hazards.
• Work closely with supervisors, quality personnel, and production team members to meet production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of aluminum MIG and/or TIG welding experience preferred.
• Experience welding thin-gauge aluminum materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong fabrication and assembly skills.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, calipers, tape measures, and other measuring equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience welding heat exchangers, tanks, pressure vessels, or similar fabricated products.
• Previous manufacturing or fabrication experience.
• AWS welding certifications are a plus.
• Experience working with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, welding fumes, and moving equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed footwear.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Shift premium for 2nd Shift employees
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Stable and growing manufacturing environment

Why Join GTD?

At General ThermoDynamics, we take pride in the quality of our products and the people who build them. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a team that manufactures industry-leading heat transfer solutions.

General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.