MIG Welder - 3rd Shift

Generac Power Systems; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to 6%

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in Wisconsin is hiring Welders I–III for night shift, 3rd shift Sunday to Thursday, 11% shift premium and potential Friday overtime. Starting wages: Welder I $21.25/hr, Welder II $25.50/hr, with progression through II and III.

Welders perform MIG, aluminum, TIG, and robotic welding for assembly lines, reading blueprints, operating robotic welders, and ensuring safety. The role offers a quarterly bonus up to 6% based on site performance; strong teamwork and adherence to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Certification required.
• Welding experience or training in MIG/TIG.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the company/site safety rules.
• Perform safe operation of welding equipment.
• Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.
• Provide training to new employees or those learning new work areas.
• 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.

Skills

MIG welding

Aluminum welding

TIG welding

Robotic welding

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or Certification

Tools

Crane Certification

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?

3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

***Friday Overtime based on business needs***

Starting Wage:

Welder I - $21.25/hr + 11% shift premium

Welder II - $25.50/hr + 11% 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.

Welders are expected to perform Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform Mig welding, Aluminum welding, TIG Welding, electric or robotic welding in the fabrication of parts, to be used in the assembly of product lines to create a high quality finished product. Components may be standardized or customized as to design and function.

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)

• 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.)

Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

“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.”