MACHINE OPERATOR / PLASMA MACHINE / AUTOMATED WELDING MACHINE

castolin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Castolin Eutectic in Menomonee Falls, WI, is seeking an Automated Welding Machine Operator. You will perform manual and automated welding, fabricate custom weldments from blueprints, and operate plasma cutting equipment.

The role requires at least 1 year of production welding and job shop experience; a welding certificate or degree is preferred. This on-site position offers hands-on fabrication duties and safety-focused shop practices.

Qualifications

• Read fabrication blueprints.
• Accurately read measuring instruments and production instructions.
• Fabricate custom weldments per print using both wire welding and stick welding processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency with both oxy-fuel and plasma-cutting processes.
• Demonstrate safe welding and shop practices.
• Operate automated welding machine – load correct materials into equipment, set up proper programs into controller, maintain correct parameters for high-quality welds.

Responsibilities

• Read fabrication blueprints.
• Accurately read measuring instruments and production instructions.
• Fabricate custom weldments per print using both wire welding and stick welding processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency with both oxy-fuel and plasma-cutting processes.
• Demonstrate safe welding and shop practices.
• Operate automated welding machine – load correct materials into equipment, set up proper programs into controller, maintain correct parameters for high-quality welds.

Skills

Plasma welding

Automated welding

Blueprint reading

Job shop experience

Education

Welding certificate/degree

Job description

Who we are:

Pioneering Industrial Sustainability. Castolin Eutectic is a global provider of surface protection applications and solutions. Since 1906, we have brought innovative products and solutions to our customers, challenging ourselves to extend useful life, reduce maintenance costs, and increase industrial productivity while upholding our deep-rooted belief in sustainability.

We employ a diverse team worldwide in over 25 countries who represent our core values of customer orientation, integrity, respect, team spirit, and trust. Our employees are part of a global family who work together to provide the best solutions for our customers.

Opportunity!

We have a current opportunity for an Automated Welding Machine Operator at our Menomonee Falls facility.

Position Overview:

You will be responsible for welding (manual and automated welding machine) and fabrication of custom weldments.

What You'll Do:

• Read fabrication blueprints
• Accurately read measuring instruments and production instructions
• Fabricate custom weldments per print using both wire welding and stick welding processes
• Demonstrate proficiency with both oxy-fuel and plasma-cutting processes
• Demonstrate safe welding and shop practices
• Operate automated welding machine – load correct materials into equipment, set up proper programs into controller, maintain correct parameters for high-quality welds
• Other tasks as defined

What You'll Bring:

• 1+ years of plasma machine or automated welding machine operating preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of production welding experience
• 1 year of job shop experience
• Welding certificate/degree preferred