Entry Level Welder

Wisconsin Metal Parts, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Air conditioned weld cells

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K matching

HSA contribution

Bonuses

Job summary

Wisconsin Metal Parts, Inc. seeks a focused welder for a high-priority MIG weld cell. You will read blueprints, perform welds, and ensure weld quality while supporting a flexible, team-oriented culture with strong benefits.

Great entry point for those starting a welding career, offering air conditioning in weld cells, generous PTO, bonuses, and 401K matching. Overtime is available in a supportive, family-like environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with welding/welding processes; technical welding education preferred.
• Detail oriented with a production-focused mindset.
• Reliable, honest, with a strong work ethic and able to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate Production MIG welding operations.
• Read blueprints to reference part features, dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform inspection and quality checks per weldment.
• Troubleshoot or adjust machines to maintain weld quality.
• Maintain production rate across jobs and parts.
• Conduct routine cell and machine maintenance.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Machine maintenance

Tape measure

Education

Technical welding education

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Description

We are looking for a focused, dedicated individual to join our welding team! Flexible hours, great benefits - even air conditioning in the weld cells!

This role will be focused in a high priority production MIG weld cell serving a Top 10 and high priority customer. Great opportunity for those starting their welding careers and looking to gain valuable work experience in a great working culture and atmosphere that offers flexibility, a family feel, and a little fun!

Position Responsible for:

• Production MIG welding operations
• Reading blueprints as needed to reference basic part features, dimensions, & tolerances
• Complete inspection and quality processes as required per weldment
• Troubleshooting or making adjustments at the machine as needed to maintain weld quality
• Maintaining production rate/speed consistently across jobs or parts
• Performing routine daily cell & machine maintenance

Starting pay dependent on applicable work experience

Every year here WMP we evaluate and work improve the benefits we can offer our people. We are proud here at WMP to keep our peoples’ interests at the forefront our minds and hope that we can continue to make a difference in the world by putting our people first and keeping business simple by honoring the "Golden Rule." Check out our benefits and core values:

• Serve Others | Embrace Challenges | Be Committed
• High-trust Environment
• Open book Management
• Respect, & Servant Leadership
• Flexible work hours for all positions
• 100% up to 5% Matching 401K
• HSA Contribution $1,040 - $4,030 per year
• Semi-Annual & Monthly Bonus Programs for all employees
• Full medical, dental, vision insurance (Anthem) & broad network coverage
• Life, ID Theft, & Accident Insurance
• Generous annual PTO up to 5 weeks!
• Floating PTO, Paid Holidays, Funeral Leave PTO, Jury Duty PTO
• Overtime available
• Robust Wellness Program

Requirements

Qualified Candidates Will:

• Have at least some prior exposure to welding/welding processes, technical welding education is preferred but not necessarily required.
• Be detail orientated, with a production focused mindset
• Reliable, honest, with a strong work ethic - able to work overtime
• Able to use/read tape measure, & square
• Have a desire to learn & be open to coaching
• Be able to stand for up to 8-10 hours per day with minimal break periods, and sit or walk as needed
• Be able to regularly lift raw material, work pieced, or finished weldments up to 40 pounds
• Be comfortable performing repetitive movements required for finish grinding operations