Hand Welder & Fabricator – Custom Tool, Die & Stamping

Vogrinc Search Group; West Bend (WI); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a dependable Hand Welder & Fabricator for a 1st shift in West Bend, WI. You will weld, finish, and inspect components such as stampings, dies, and fixtures, while maintaining clean workstations and adhering to safety standards.

The role offers potential overtime, a strong team culture, and a path to long-term employment in a debt-free, ISO-certified metal stamping environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hand welding, metal finishing, or shop fabrication preferred (training available).
• Reliable daily attendance and strong work ethic.
• Team-oriented with safety and quality focus.
• Residence within commuting distance of West Bend, WI.
• US work authorization: citizen or green card holder.

Responsabilités

• Weld by hand (MIG/TIG/Arc) to assemble stampings, dies, fixtures, and prototypes.
• Finish welds and smooth surfaces with grinders and deburring tools.
• Inspect welds for quality per ISO standards and specs.
• Set up and maintain welding fixtures and workstations.
• Support production goals with overtime when needed.

Connaissances

Hand welding

Finishing

Attendance

Teamwork

Onsite work

Description du poste

Hand Welder & Fabricator - Custom Tool, Die & Stamping

Up to $24.00/hr ($49,920/yr) + OT Opportunities West Bend, WI Area 1st Shift Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Up to $24.00/hr starting rate ($49,920/yr base equivalent scaling directly with experience) + high-volume overtime availability, full health/dental/vision coverage, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Dedicated 1st Shift schedule (6:00 AM - 4:00 PM / standard 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday). Optional half-day Saturdays available during high production volume.
• Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire seat with a rapidly growing, debt-free, family-owned metal stamping and custom finishing specialist (ISO 9001:2015 certified) in the West Bend area; offers exceptional schedule flexibility, tight-knit culture, and strong team tenure (8-10+ years average).
• Core Functional Scope: Execute hand welding, structural metal joinery, weld finishing, precision grinding, and surface preparation on custom metal stampings, laser-cut components, tool & die fixtures, and prototypes.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires rock-solid attendance and reliability, a positive team-first attitude, US work authorization (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder), and a daily commute within 45 minutes of West Bend, WI. (Prior welding/finishing experience preferred, but leadership is eager to train motivated candidates).

Step into a high-stability, hands-on fabrication seat with a premier, debt-free custom metal stamping and finishing specialist in the West Bend, WI area. Operating as a family-owned, ISO 9001:2015 certified innovator, this organization prides itself on maintaining a supportive, lean team culture free from corporate red tape. Employees here genuinely enjoy coming to work, regularly building long-term careers with average company tenures ranging from 8 to 10+ years.

With steady annual growth and an expanding project pipeline across custom tool & die, laser cutting, and robotic welding, our client is seeking a dependable Hand Welder & Metal Finisher to join their 1st shift team. Reporting directly to the Welding Supervisor, you will step into an empowering environment where safety, quality craftsmanship, and employee well-being are paramount. Whether you are an experienced welder or a mechanically inclined professional looking to expand your trade skills, this seat offers excellent overtime earning potential, comprehensive benefits, and dedicated on-the-job mentorship.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Execute Hand Welding: Perform manual hand welding (MIG/TIG/Arc) to join custom metal stampings, forming dies, fixtures, prototypes, and laser-cut assemblies.
• Perform Metal Finishing & Grinding: Utilize pneumatic and electric grinders, sanders, and deburring tools to smooth welds, blend seams, remove flash, and prepare metal surfaces for final finishing.
• Inspect Weld Quality: Audit completed weld joints and structural fabrications visually to ensure compliance with strict ISO quality standards and customer specifications.
• Maintain Fixtures & Workstations: Set up, align, and maintain manual welding fixtures, positioning equipment, and hand tools while upholding clean 5S shop organization.
• Support Team Production Goals: Collaborate with supervisors and shop floor teammates to keep high-priority production runs on schedule, taking advantage of optional overtime hours during peak manufacturing demands.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Welding & Finishing Background: Practical exposure or background in hand welding, metal grinding, deburring, or shop fabrication preferred (willing to train candidates with exceptional mechanical aptitude and work ethic).
• Uncompromising Attendance & Work Ethic: Proven track record of reliable daily attendance, punctuality, and a strong personal commitment to job safety and quality.
• Positive Attitude & Culture Fit: Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with high moral character and a desire to learn new fabrication techniques.
• Commutable Radius: Must reside within a comfortable, daily 45-minute driving radius of the West Bend, WI area.
• Authorization & Onsite Requirement: Legally authorized to work in the United States (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder) in a 100% on-site production role.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Print & Layout Literacy: Ability to read basic mechanical drawings, blueprints, or shop fabrication sketches.
• Metal Stamping / Tooling Exposure: Prior experience working around metal stamping presses, laser cutting equipment, or custom tool & die setups.
• Formal Trade Training: Vocational coursework, technical diplomas, or AWS welding certifications in MIG/TIG processes.