Automated/Manual Weld Technician - 1st shift

Wenthe-Davidson Manufacturing; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenthe-Davidson Manufacturing in New Berlin, WI, seeks an experienced welder with strong troubleshooting and communication skills. The role focuses on welding per drawings, operating automated welding equipment, and maintaining high-quality production standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive welding experience, familiarity with GMAW/GTAW, and may have Fanuc robot programming exposure. This hands-on position requires independence and adherence to safety protocols within a 109,000 sq ft

Qualifications

• Five years welding experience or an Associate Degree in Welding, Automation or related field (or currently working to complete degree) and three years of welding experience.
• Must be familiar with GMAW & GTAW; Plasma/Resistance/Projection/Laser welding a plus.
• One year of experience working with automated welding equipment preferred.
• Experience with robot programming; Fanuc programming experience preferred.
• CWI or working toward certification preferred, but not required.
• Language skills: ability to read/interpret routine correspondence; write and record information; communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Weld according to drawings and specifications.
• Operate automated welding equipment and robotic systems.
• Follow safety, quality, and process procedures.
• Document work and participate in inspections and continuous improvement.

Skills

Welding expertise

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Associate Degree in Welding

Welding Certification (preferred)

Tools

Fanuc programming

Job description

Description

About Us

At Wenthe-Davidson, we've been leaders in custom tubular metal fabrication for over 80 years. As a 100% employee-owned company with more than 200 dedicated team members, every person here has a direct stake in our success. This means that our employees don't just work for Wenthe-Davidson, they own a piece of it. Our commitment to continuous improvement, investment in state-of-the-art equipment, and long-term growth has fueled the recent expansion of our 109,000 sq. ft. facility with a new 27,000 sq. ft. addition.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will welding expertise, as well as excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of welding experience OR Associate Degree in Welding, Automation or related field (or currently working to complete degree) and three years of welding experience.
• Must be familiar with GMAW & GTAW. Experience/understanding of Plasma, Resistance/Projection, and/or Laser welding a plus.
• One year of experience working with automated welding equipment preferred.
• Experience with robot programming. Fanuc programming experience preferred.
• CWI or working toward certification preferred, but not required.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret routine correspondence (i.e. job routings, warnings, etc.). Ability to write and record information. Ability to communicate effective...
• The ability to work independently.

Physical Demands

• The ability to stand and walk on concrete for up to eight (8) hours per day.
• The ability to bend and lift up to fifty (50) pounds between floor level and a height of five feet (5').
• The ability to bend and lift up to twenty (20) pounds between floor level and a height of six feet five inches (6'5