MIG Welder

Stoughton Trailers, LLC; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers is seeking a skilled welder to join our team in Wisconsin. The role requires operating MIG welders, plasma cutters, torches, and robotic welders across multiple positions, ensuring quality and safety in production.

You will read blueprints, process sheets, and gauges, perform machine setups for carbon and stainless steel, and participate in routine quality checks. Overtime may be required; reliability and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required based on education and experience.
• Welder certification preferred.
• Ability to read gauges, tape measures, blueprints, and process sheets.
• Basic shop math skills.
• Knowledge of welding practices and equipment setup (weld machines, oxy/acetylene, plasma, robotics).
• Ability to pass weld and pulmonary function tests.

Responsibilities

• Weld in all positions: Flat, Horizontal, Vertical, Overhead.
• Set up parts and assemblies for welding.
• Prepare machines for carbon and stainless steel of various gauges.
• Position, clamp, and bolt parts together.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists and lifting devices.
• Perform measurements and quality checks, recording findings.
• Operate robotic weld equipment.
• Maintain safety, efficiency, and productivity per policy.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Gauge reading

Tape measure use

Process sheets

Welding practices

Robotic welding

Basic shop math

Welding knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welder Certification (preferred)

Tools

MIG Welder

Oxygen & acetylene torches

Plasma machines

Robotic welders

Job description

Stoughton Trailers is a trusted, industry‑leading manufacturer with strong Wisconsin roots and a commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence. Our manufacturing success depends on having the right materials in the right place at the right time.

Position Details

**Schedule: **Monday-Thursday from 5:30 AM-4:00 PM, Monday-Thursday from 4:30 PM-3:00 AM, Friday-Sunday from 5:00AM-5:00PM

**Shift: **1st, 2nd, & Weekend

Overtime: Required as business needs

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate all types of tools necessary to the job, including but not limited to, wire feed welder, plasma cutter, oxygen and acetylene cutting torches, hand drill, hammer, needle gun, chisel, utility knives, putty scraper, disk sander, rivet gun, impact wrench, huck gun, grinder, clamps, combination square, automatic welder and tape measure.
• Weld in all positions such as Flat, Horizontal, Vertical down and Overhead
• Set up various parts and assemblies for welding.
• Set machines up for carbon and stainless steel of various gauges.
• Place and move blocking, braces and jigs to hold parts.
• Hammer wedges and drift pins, turn turnbuckles, and pull pry bars to align parts.
• Grind or chip rough edges, surplus weld, or scale.
• Position and turn clamps, and bolt together straps or parts.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists and other lifting devices.
• Perform measurement and quality checks and record findings.
• Operate robotic weld equipment.
• Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, efficient and highly productive manner according to company policy.
• Contribute to the team effort to produce a quality product.
• Attend scheduled work hours on a regular and timely basis. Maintain good attendance.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime. Other duties may be assigned by the company.

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications

• **Education: **High school diploma or equivalent, based on education and work experience.
• Licenses/Certifications:- Preferred Welder Certification
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:- Must be able to accurately read and use gauges, tape measures, and read and understand blueprints.
  • Must be able to read and understand Process sheets.
  • Basic shop math (fractions, measurements).
  • Knowledge of welding practices.
  • Knowledge of the setting up and operations of weld machines, oxygen and acetylene torch, plasma machines and robotic welders.
  • Knowledge of weld defect identification and repair.
  • Successfully pass written and hands on weld tests.
  • Successfully pass pulmonary function tests.

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• MIG Welder