Custom Metal Fabricator & TIG Welder – 4x10 Schedule (2nd Shift)

MDS Staffing; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing payouts

401(k) with 3% match

4x10 schedule

Long weekend each week

ISO 9001:2015 certified facility

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC is seeking a Custom Metal Fabricator & TIG Welder for a 4x10, 2nd shift in West Bend/Jackson, WI. You will perform precision TIG and MIG welding, read complex blueprints, and set up equipment to meet ISO 9001:2015 standards.

The role offers stability in a debt-free, ISO-certified shop with profit sharing, annual raises, and a 3% 401(k) match. Expect a Mon–Thu schedule (3:30 PM–2:00 AM) and a strong team culture that respects work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years TIG and MIG welding in a job shop or custom fabrication.
• Advanced blueprint literacy and understanding of weld symbols.
• Stable work history with reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate cranes/forklifts.
• US citizen or Green Card holder in commuting range of West Bend/Jackson, WI.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-precision TIG and MIG welds on custom fabrications.
• Read and interpret complex engineering blueprints and weld symbols.
• Set up welding machines, adjust parameters to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Layout, fit-up, and assembly of sheet metal and structural components.
• Move weldments using cranes and forklifts; maintain a safe shop environment.
• Collaborate with team to optimize custom job runs.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Blueprint literacy

Layout & fit-up

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

US work authorization

Stable work history

Tools

Welding equipment setup

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Custom Metal Fabricator & TIG Welder - 4x10 Schedule (2nd Shift)

Up to $28.00/hr based upon experience + Profit Sharing West Bend / Jackson, WI 2nd Shift (Mon-Thur) Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Up to $28.00/hr based upon experience + corporate profit sharing payouts, 90-day performance review with raise potential, annual increases, and 401(k) with a 3% match.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Structured 4-day work week (Mon-Thur, 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM) providing a guaranteed 3-day weekend every single week.
• Environment & Company Profile: ISO 9001:2015 certified, debt-free, 30,000 sq. ft. modern facility with $7.3M+ in annual sales, low bureaucracy, and exceptional stability (average employee tenure of 7+ years).
• Core Functional Scope: high-precision TIG and MIG welding, complex blueprint/weld symbol reading, layout/fit-up, and material handling for OEM parts in medical, packaging, and printing sectors.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires 5+ years of TIG/MIG welding depth, advanced blueprint literacy, stable work history, physical capability (50 lbs lift / crane operation), US work authorization, and a local commute to West Bend/Jackson, WI.

If you are an experienced welder seeking exceptional job security, modern equipment, and a schedule that protects your personal time, this 2nd Shift seat offers a long-term professional home. The employer is a stable, debt-free, and ISO 9001:2015 certified custom fabrication leader with decades of proven industry success. Supplying critical OEM partners across the medical, printing, and packaging sectors, this organization remains well-insulated from economic shifts and continues to experience steady upward growth.

Operating out of a modern, well-equipped 30,000 sq. ft. facility in Washington County, the company fosters a supportive, team-oriented culture completely free of corporate politics. With an average employee tenure of 7+ years (and many team members exceeding 10 years), leadership actively prioritizes employee appreciation, offers performance-based raises, and respects your work-life balance with a structured 4-day work week.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Perform Precision Welding: Execute high-quality TIG and MIG welds on custom fabrications, structural components, and prototypes for medical, printing, and packaging applications.
• Interpret Complex Engineering Blueprints: Analyze detailed manufacturing prints, engineering drawings, and structural weld symbols to ensure 100% part accuracy and fit-up.
• Dial In Equipment Parameters: Set up and adjust welding machines, gas mixtures, amperage, and heat parameters to meet strict ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
• Layout & Fit-Up Assemblies: Measure, position, align, and fit complex sheet metal and structural components prior to final welding.
• Material Handling & Rigging: Safely utilize overhead bridge cranes and forklifts to position, flip, and transport large weldments through the shop floor.
• Collaborate & Optimize: Work alongside a close-knit team of experienced fabricators and shop floor leads to resolve design challenges and optimize custom job runs.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• 5+ Years TIG & MIG Fabrication Depth: Hands-on TIG and MIG welding experience operating inside a job shop or custom metal fabrication environment.
• Blueprint & Weld Symbol Mastery: 5+ years of experience reading complex blueprints and accurately interpreting structural weld symbols.
• Reliable Attendance & Punctuality: A rock-solid work history showing exceptional daily punctuality, accountability, and commitment to team goals.
• Physical & Material Handling Capabilities: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs comfortably and prior experience operating overhead bridge cranes and forklifts.
• Employment Stability: A strong track record of career longevity and multi-year tenures with previous employers.
• Location & Legal Authorization: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a daily driving radius of the West Bend / Jackson, WI area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Exotic Alloys Experience: Proven experience TIG welding stainless steel, aluminum, or thin-gauge sheet metal for sanitary or medical applications.
• AWS Certifications: Active or past American Welding Society (AWS) structural or pipe welding certifications.
• Custom Layout Skillset: Advanced manual shop math and layout capabilities for ground-up prototype builds.