Metal Welder Fitter Fabricator

JEL MANUFACTURING LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

JEL MANUFACTURING LLC in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a skilled Welder-Fitter to join their team. The ideal candidate will be intermediate to advanced in welding, able to weld in various positions including overhead and vertical orientations. You will engage in activities such as reading blueprints, using power tools, and performing quality control inspections.

This position offers opportunities for increased wages as skills are mastered, with a focus on heavy metal fitting techniques and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of weld shop/metal shop experience.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing prints.
• At least 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Comfortable working with power tools and equipment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Read and review prints for accuracy.

Skills

Reading drawings/blueprints

MIG welding

Problem solving

Power tools operation

Material handling

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Summary/Objective

We are looking for a welder – fitter. This person should be an intermediate to advanced welder able to weld in position and out of position including overhead, vertical up, and vertical down. This person should also have experience and understanding of the concepts of fitting and squaring weldments in their proper position for our weld out team to complete. This person should be excellent at reading and understanding drawings / blueprints.

Selected applicants will be required to use heavy metal fitting techniques that will include the use of cranes, come along’s, clamps, etc. As you prove your proficiency of the skills taught to you and meet the associated practical work requirements you will be rewarded with increased wages and further challenged and trained on skills of increasing difficulty.

Typical Welder – Fitter Activities

Read and review prints. Identify and confirm the accuracy of material types and specifications. Work with supervisor to modify or adjust fitting technique to accommodate to out of specification materials or initiate appropriate rework as needed.

In and out of position MIG welding, Assorted hand tool operation, Material handling, Material identification, Material preparation (grinding, beveling, surface cleaning, etc.), Quality Control Inspections, and general factory organization and upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Comfortable working with power tools and equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Desire to be an excellent welder - fitter
• Desire for cross training to learn multiple skill sets
• Computer competent
• Strong problem solver
• Ability to carefully read, review and follow detailed written instructions

Qualifications

• Ability to read drawings / manufacturing prints
• 2+ years weld shop / metal shop experience
• Mechanical Assembly
• At least 18 years of age or older
• Availability Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 4:30pm

Other Skills and Abilities

• Excellent Attendance
• Excellent Work Ethic and Attitude