Elite Welder – 2nd Shift, Precision Fabrication

Komatsu; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Onsite gym

Job summary

Komatsu invites a Welder D for 2nd shift in Milwaukee, WI. You will set up and operate FCAW welding equipment to produce high-quality weldments, read blueprints, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

This role requires precision, problem-solving, and teamwork in a busy fabrication environment. Responsibilities include welding in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions, preheating and using positioners, inspecting welds, and servicing equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and Welding Certification required.
• Ability to use Flux-Core Arc welding in flat, horizontal and vertical positions.
• Experience with carbon and alloy steels and welding consumables.
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, jib hoists, and cranes.
• Familiarity with oxy-fuel cutting torches, air arcing equipment, and fall protection systems.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights using scaffolds and lifts.
• Knowledge of welding parameters, shielding gases, and electrode selection.
• Commitment to workplace safety, precision, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and mechanized welding using FCAW in various positions (flat, horizontal, vertical).
• Read and interpret work instructions, drawings, and specs to determine welding requirements.
• Set up and operate preheating equipment, weld positioners, and material handling equipment.
• Position and secure weldments using hitching and material handling techniques.
• Execute single and multiple pass fillet and groove welds in all positions, including confined spaces.
• Perform air carbon arc gouging and post-weld finishing operations as required.
• Inspect completed welds for size, appearance, and quality; make repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; adhere to safety and PPE requirements.
• Conduct routine maintenance on welding equipment and assist in correcting issues in drawings or procedures.

Skills

Welding techniques

Welding positions

Read drawings/specs

MHE operation

Safety & PPE

Precision & quality

Welding parameters

Fall protection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding Certification

Job description

Komatsu invites a Welder D for 2nd shift in Milwaukee, WI. You will set up and operate FCAW welding equipment to produce high-quality weldments, read blueprints, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

This role requires precision, problem-solving, and teamwork in a busy fabrication environment. Responsibilities include welding in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions, preheating and using positioners, inspecting welds, and servicing equipment.