Metal Fabrication Specialist

Sterling St James LLC; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with 3% company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC in West Bend, WI is hiring a Custom Metal Fabricator & TIG Welder on 2nd shift. This role offers a 4x10 schedule with a guaranteed 3-day weekend, compensation up to $28/hour plus profit sharing.

Starting rate $26–$28/hour, baseline $54,080–$58,240/year, with annual increases and performance reviews. ISO 9001:2015 facility with comprehensive benefits and room to grow.

Qualifications

• 5+ years TIG and MIG welding experience in a job shop or custom fabrication environment.
• Strong ability to read complex blueprints and weld symbols.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate cranes/forklifts safely.
• Stable multi-year tenure with previous employers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG and MIG welding on custom fabrications and prototypes.
• Interpret engineering blueprints and weld symbols for accurate assembly.
• Set up welding machines and adjust parameters to meet quality standards (ISO 9001).
• Layout, fit-up, and assembly of sheet metal and structural components.
• Handle materials safely using cranes and forklifts as needed.
• Collaborate with team to optimize production runs.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Weld symbols literacy

Punctual attendance

Tools

Overhead bridge cranes

Forklift operations

Job description

Custom Metal Fabricator & TIG Welder - 4x10 Schedule ($28/hr + Profit Sharing)

Up to $28.00/Hour + Profit Sharing West Bend, WI Area 4-Day Work Week

• COMPENSATION: $26.00 - $28.00/Hour Starting Rate ($54,080 - $58,240/year baseline) + Corporate Profit Sharing + 90-Day Performance Review with Raise Potential + Annual Increases.
• WORK SCHEDULE: 2nd Shift (3:30 PM - 2:00 AM) | Fixed 4-Day Work Week (Monday - Thursday) | Enjoy a Guaranteed 3-Day Weekend Every Week.
• BENEFITS PACKAGE: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance + 401(k) with 3% Company Match + Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays + Profit Sharing payouts.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: ISO 9001:2015 certified, modern 30,000 sq. ft. facility; debt‑free, stable, and growing ($7.3M+ in annual sales) in Washington County.
• EXPERIENCE DEPTH: 5+ years of professional TIG and MIG welding experience with advanced blueprint and weld symbol literacy.
• REQUIREMENTS / COMPLIANCE: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily commuting distance of the Jackson / West Bend, WI area.

If you are an experienced welder seeking exceptional job security, modern equipment, and a schedule that protects your personal time, this 2nd Shift seat offers a long‑term professional home. The employer is a stable, debt‑free, and ISO 9001:2015 certified custom fabrication leader with decades of proven industry success. Supplying critical OEM partners across the medical, printing, and packaging sectors, this organization remains well‑insulated from economic shifts and continues to experience steady upward growth.

Operating out of a modern, well‑equipped facility in Washington County, the company fosters a supportive, team‑oriented culture completely free of corporate politics. With an average employee tenure of 7+ years (and many team members exceeding 10 years), leadership actively prioritizes employee appreciation, offers performance‑based raises, and respects your work‑life balance with a structured 4‑day work week.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Perform Precision Welding: Execute high‑quality TIG and MIG welds on custom fabrications, structural components, and prototypes for medical, printing, and packaging applications.
• Interpret Complex Engineering Blueprints: Analyze detailed manufacturing prints, engineering drawings, and structural weld symbols to ensure 100% part accuracy and fit‑up.
• Dial In Equipment Parameters: Set up and adjust welding machines, gas mixtures, amperage, and heat parameters to meet strict ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
• Layout & Fit‑Up Assemblies: Measure, position, align, and fit complex sheet metal and structural components prior to final welding.
• Material Handling & Rigging: Safely utilize overhead bridge cranes and forklifts to position, flip, and transport large weldments through the shop floor.
• Collaborate & Optimize: Work alongside a close‑knit team of experienced fabricators and shop floor leads to resolve design challenges and optimize custom job runs.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• 5+ Years TIG & MIG Fabrication Depth: Hands‑on TIG and MIG welding experience operating inside a job shop or custom metal fabrication environment.
• Blueprint & Weld Symbol Mastery: 5+ years of experience reading complex blueprints and accurately interpreting structural weld symbols.
• Reliable Attendance & Punctuality: A rock‑solid work history showing exceptional daily punctuality, accountability, and commitment to team goals.
• Physical & Material Handling Capabilities: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs comfortably and prior experience operating overhead bridge cranes and forklifts.
• Employment Stability: A strong track record of career longevity and multi‑year tenures with previous employers.
• Location & Legal Authorization: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a daily driving radius of the West Bend / Jackson, WI area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Exotic Alloys Experience: Proven experience TIG welding stainless steel, aluminum, or thin‑gauge sheet metal for sanitary or medical applications.
• AWS Certifications: Active or past American Welding Society (AWS) structural or pipe welding certifications.
• Custom Layout Skillset: Advanced manual shop math and layout capabilities for ground‑up prototype builds.