MIG Welder - 2nd Shift

generac; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is hiring Welders for 2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM) with potential Saturday overtime. Starting wages: Welder I $21.25/hr with 13% shift premium; Welder II $25.50/hr with 13% premium. Earn a quarterly bonus up to 6% based on site performance.

Roles include Welder I–III responsibilities, with opportunities to train and operate robotic welders while ensuring safety and quality standards across multiple product lines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Internal weld test required.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe operation of welding equipment per task.
• Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Cross-train across Welder I-III areas as needed.
• Assist with robotic welder.
• Maintain clean, safe work area.

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

TIG welding

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Robotic welder

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ***Saturday Overtime based on business needs***

Starting Wage:

• Welder I - $21.25/hr + 13% shift premium
• Welder II - $25.50/hr + 13% shift premium

EARN MORE THAN JUST A PAYCHECK

Enjoy the opportunity to earn a quarterly bonus of up to 6% , based on overall site performance and key success metrics.

Responsibilities:

Welder I

• Comply with the company/site safety rules.
• Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.
• Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.
• Provide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas to work instructions/standard work.
• Follow established procedures, processes, or policies.
• Interpret and understand engineering drawings and blueprints to accurately execute welding tasks.
• Assist with robotic welder.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Welder II

• All Welder I responsibilities.
• Intermediate MIG (GMAW), and Stick (SMAW) welding.
• Troubleshoot and resolve welding-related issues efficiently.
• Proficient in operating and maintaining welding equipment and tools.

Welder III

• All Welder I & II responsibilities
• Understanding of aluminum alloys, their properties, and how they react to different welding processes.
• Proficient in various aluminum welding processes, such as TIG (GTAW).
• Weld complex components with MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
• Operate robotic welder.

Requirements:

High school diploma or Certification.

Welder I

• Internal written and physical weld test.
• An understanding of welding fundamentals.
• Basic welding experience and/or training.
• Basic knowledge of Mig Welding Equipment.
• Ability to follow direction and work in a team environment.

Welder II

• 1 year of experience in a production welding environment and successful completion of internal weld test.
• Working towards apprenticeship or certification
• Manufacturing experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes or related experience.
• Basic knowledge of Mig and Tig Welding Equipment.
• Crane Certification.

Welder III

• 2 years of experience in a production welding environment and successful completion of internal weld test.
• Experience in root cause problem-solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."