Manual Welder

SST Direct; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking an experienced Manual Welder to join a dynamic team in Hartland, WI. The role focuses on TIG welding complex parts, reading blueprints, and ensuring precision per drawings. The schedule is a Monday–Friday 6am–2:30pm shift with full benefits.

Candidates should have 2+ years of manual welding and TIG experience, plus 1+ year reading blueprints and GD&T. You will set up equipment, inspect welds, and ensure quality through process improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manual welding experience.
• 2+ years of TIG welding experience.
• 1+ year reading and interpreting blueprints, weld symbols, and GD&T/tolerances.
• 1+ year setting up and operating TIG welding equipment.
• 1+ year performing weld inspections with measuring tools.
• 1+ year metal preparation, fit-up, grinding, finishing.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding on metal components and precision parts according to drawings and production requirements.
• Set up and operate TIG welding equipment, selecting amperage, tungsten, filler material, shielding gas, and settings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and tolerances to determine welding sequence and finished part requirements.
• Prepare metal components for welding by measuring, cutting, grinding, deburring, cleaning, and positioning parts.
• Fit and align components using fixtures, clamps, and jigs to maintain accurate positioning.
• Weld a variety of components ensuring penetration, bead appearance, and dimensional accuracy.

Skills

Manual welding

TIG welding

Blueprints/GD&T

TIG setup

Inspection tools

Metal preparation

Fixtures/Jigs

Troubleshooting

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Welding equipment

Job description

DIRECT HIRE:

An awesome opportunity for an experienced Manual Welder to join a dynamic team. Working Location: Hartland, WI. Pay: $22hr - $28hr (depending on experience). Base Hourly Schedule: M - F, 6am - 2:30pm. Full Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Perform TIG welding on metal components and precision parts, producing clean, consistent welds according to engineering drawings, specifications, and production requirements
• Set up and operate TIG welding equipment, selecting appropriate amperage, tungsten, filler material, shielding gas, and welding techniques based on material type, thickness, and joint configuration
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, dimensions, and tolerances to determine proper welding sequence, fit-up, and finished-part requirements
• Prepare metal components for welding by measuring, cutting, grinding, deburring, cleaning, and positioning parts to ensure proper fit and weld quality
• Fit and align components using fixtures, clamps, jigs, and work holding devices to maintain accurate positioning throughout the welding process
• Weld a variety of metal components and assemblies while maintaining proper penetration, bead appearance, dimensional accuracy, and overall weld integrity
• Monitor welding conditions and adjust machine settings, torch positioning, travel speed, and filler material as needed to maintain consistent weld quality
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of completed welds and parts to identify defects, distortion, incomplete welds, or dimensional discrepancies
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring equipment to verify components meet required specifications
• Grind, clean, blend, and finish welded components as required for final inspection or subsequent manufacturing operations
• Troubleshoot welding, fit-up, tooling, and equipment issues and make adjustments to improve weld quality and production efficiency
• Maintain welding equipment, fixtures, tools, and work areas while following established safety, quality, housekeeping, and production standards

Skills/Qualifications:

• 2+ years of manual welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or metalworking environment.
• 2+ years of TIG welding experience with metal components and precision parts.
• 1+ year of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T/tolerances.
• 1+ year of experience setting up and operating TIG welding equipment, including selecting tungsten, filler material, shielding gas, and machine settings.
• 1+ year of experience performing weld inspection using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• 1+ year of experience with metal preparation, fit-up, grinding, deburring, cleaning, and finishing.
• 1+ year of experience using fixtures, clamps, jigs, and work holding equipment to accurately position components.
• 1+ year of experience troubleshooting welding equipment, tooling, fit-up, and weld-quality issues.