MIG Welder - 3rd Shift

generac; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Generac in Wisconsin is hiring Welders (Welder I-III) for the 3rd shift Sunday–Thursday 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with overtime Friday as needed. Starting wages: Welder I $21.25/hr with 11% shift premium; Welder II $25.50/hr with 11% shift premium; Welder III with advanced welding skills and robotic welding experience.

Earn more than a paycheck with a quarterly bonus up to 6% based on site performance, and join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certification required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with MIG/TIG welding and robotic welding support preferred.
• Commitment to safety rules and team environment.
• Willingness to train and assist new employees.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company/site safety rules.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Operates welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support robotic welder and learn advanced welding processes.
• Provide training to new employees on welding tasks and procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding fundamentals

Safety awareness

Robotic welding support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or Certification

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Robotic welder

TIG welding processes

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.

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.