Hand Welder & Metal Finisher – Custom Metal Stamping (1st Shift)

Mindscope; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Mindscope in West Bend, WI is seeking a Hand Welder & Metal Finisher for our 1st shift to support custom metal stamping projects. You will weld, finish, and polish components, ensuring precision and quality on laser-cut parts, fixtures, and prototypes.

This is a direct-hire role offering steady hours, overtime opportunities, and a benefits package including health/dental/vision coverage and a 401(k). Ideal candidates have welding experience or strong mechanical aptitude and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Welding and finishing background with hand welding, grinding, or shop fabrication preferred.
• Proven daily attendance, punctuality, and commitment to safety and quality.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with willingness to learn fabrication techniques.
• Must reside within a 45-minute driving radius of West Bend, WI.
• Authorized to work in the United States in a 100% on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Hand weld, join components, and finish welds on custom stampings and fixtures.
• Use grinders, sanders, deburring tools to surface finish welds.
• Inspect weld quality to ISO and customer specs.
• Set up and maintain welding fixtures and 5S cleanliness.
• Support production goals with overtime during peak demand.

Skills

Welding & Finishing

Attendance & reliability

Team fit

Commutable radius

Onsite work

Job description

Hand Welder & Metal Finisher – Custom Metal Stamping (1st Shift)

Job Order ID: 4812

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $49920/Yr

Web Publication Date: 10/23/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location: West Bend, WI 53096

Job Function:

Hand Welder & Metal Finisher – Custom Metal Stamping (1st Shift)

Up to $24.00/hr ($49,920/yr) based upon experience+ 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.