Automated/Manual Weld Technician - 2nd shift

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co. in Wisconsin seeks an experienced welder to join our 80-year legacy of tubular metal fabrication.

The ideal candidate brings strong welding expertise and solid trouble-shooting and communication skills to ensure precision, quality, and safe operations across production lines. Candidates should meet the minimum qualifications including years of welding experience or an associate degree in welding or related field, familiarity with GMAW and GTAW, and ability to

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.
• Familiar with GMAW & GTAW; Plasma, Resistance/Projection, and/or Laser welding a plus.
• One year of experience with automated welding equipment preferred.
• Experience with robot programming; Fanuc programming preferred.
• CWI or working toward certification preferred, but not required.
• Language skills: read/interpret routine correspondence, write clearly, communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Ability to work independently.

Skills

Welding expertise

Troubleshooting

Communication

GMAW GTAW

Robot programming

Safety awareness

Education

Associate Degree in Welding or related field

Tools

Fanuc programming

Automated welding equipment

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 effectively with co-workers .
• 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