Hand Welder & Fabricator – Custom Tool, Die & Stamping

Htprof; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Overtime opportunities

On-the-job mentorship

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search in West Bend, WI seeks a dependable Hand Welder & Metal Finisher for a 1st shift role. Join a debt-free, family-owned metal stamping and finishing specialist offering growth, ISO 9001:2015 certification, and strong team tenure.

You will hand weld, finish, inspect, and prepare parts with mentoring available. Competitive benefits, overtime potential, and a safety-focused, collaborative culture support your ongoing skill development.

Qualifications

• Welding and finishing background; training possible for strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent attendance, reliability, and commitment to safety and quality.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn fabrication techniques.
• Residence within a 45-minute daily drive of West Bend, WI.
• US work authorization (U.S. Citizen or Green Card).

Responsibilities

• Perform manual hand welding (MIG/TIG/Arc) on metal stampings, dies, fixtures, prototypes, and laser-cut parts.
• Grind, deburr, and prep welds; smooth seams and prepare surfaces for finishing.
• Visually inspect welds and fabrications to ensure ISO-quality standards.
• Set up and maintain welding fixtures, alignment equipment, and hand tools; keep 5S practices.
• Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to meet production goals and use overtime when needed.

Skills

Hand welding

Metal finishing

Quality inspection

Shop safety

Blueprint reading

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

ARC welding

Job description

Type Direct Hire

ID WI59-2759321

• 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.
• Formal Trade Training: Vocational coursework, technical diplomas, or AWS welding certifications in MIG/TIG processes.