MIG Welder

Global Power Components; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is hiring a MIG Welder for onsite work on 1st or 2nd shift. You will weld steel fuel tanks and frames, reading blueprints and measuring devices to ensure precise configurations. This role offers consistent hours with OT potential.

Responsibilities include assembling and welding components, aligning parts, and performing quality inspections. Candidates should be able to troubleshoot and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read measuring devices such as tape measures.
• Must read blueprints; critical for setup and welding.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Weld I‑Beam frames and fuel tanks in flat/vertical overhead positions.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind or bolt components to obtain configurations.
• Position and secure workpieces using hoists, cranes, or hand tools.
• Inspect products/equipment for defects or malfunctions.

Skills

Measuring & tapes

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Troubleshooting

Job description

Title: MIG Welder

Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Temp-to-Hire (3+ months)

1st Shift: 5am - 1:30pm CT (Monday to Friday) - eligible for OT

2nd Shift: 4pm - 12:30am CT (Monday to Friday) - eligible for OT

Overview:

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. We are seeking MIG Welders who are dedicated, detail orientated and who wants a stable consistent hours where OT is always available but not mandatory.

Responsibilities:

• Welding I-Beam Frame and Fuel Tanks in flat/vertical overhead positions. The sheet metal thickness will range from 10 gauge up to inch.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
• Position and secure workpieces, using hoists, cranes, wire and banding machines or hand tools
• Inspect products/equipment for defects/malfunctions

Requirements:

• Must be able to read measuring devices, such as tape measure
• Must be able to read blueprints - this is extremely important
• GMAW (MIG/MAG) experience preferred
• Able to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Must be highly motivated
• Able to communicate and work well with others
• Pay attention to details and have a strong drive to succeed
• Must pass competency test and pre-employment physical including drug screen