Precision TIG/MIG Welder – 4-Day Work Week (2nd Shift)

Impact Recruitment Ltd; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO

Healthcare

Performance raises

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Precision TIG/MIG Welder for a 2nd shift with a 4-day work week in West Bend, WI. The role emphasizes high-precision welding on medical, packaging, and OEM components, using TIG and MIG processes on tight tolerances.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years of TIG/MIG welding experience, read complex blueprints, and can lift up to 50 lbs. Local commuting within driving distance of West Bend is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on TIG and MIG welding in a custom metal fabrication environment.
• 5+ years of reading complex blueprints and interpreting structural weld symbols.
• Reliable attendance with a strong work history.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate overhead cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform Precision TIG/MIG welding on custom fabrications and components.
• Interpret engineering blueprints and weld symbols to ensure accuracy.
• Set up welding machines, gas mixtures and heat parameters for ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Layout and fit-up assemblies in sheet metal and structural components before welding.
• Operate overhead bridge cranes and forklifts to move weldments in the shop.
• Collaborate with team leads to optimize welding runs and resolve design challenges.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal fit-up

Overhead crane operation

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Precision TIG/MIG Welder - 4-Day Work Week (2nd Shift)

Job Order ID: 4775

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $58240/Yr

Web Publication Date: 9/16/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location: West Bend, WI 53095

Job Function:

Precision TIG/MIG Welder - 4-Day Work Week (2nd Shift)

• Compensation & Earnings: $26.00 to $28.00/hr starting base rate ($54,080 - $58,240/year baseline), profit sharing, 90-day performance review with raise potential, and comprehensive benefits (401k match, PTO, healthcare).
• Schedule & Work-Life Balance: Dedicated 2nd Shift (3:30 PM - 2:00 AM) on a structured 4-Day Work Week (Monday through Thursday) with 3-day weekends every week.
• Company Culture & Stability: Direct-hire seat with a debt-free, ISO 9001:2015 certified custom fabrication leader with 7+ year average employee tenure, $7.3M+ in annual sales, and a zero-politics team culture.
• Core Functional Scope: High-precision TIG and MIG welding, blueprint/weld symbol interpretation, sheet metal fit-up, and overhead crane operation for medical, packaging, and printing OEM components.
• Strict Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card); 5+ years of dedicated TIG and MIG welding experience in custom metal fabrication; local commuting proximity.

If you are an experienced welder seeking exceptional job security, modern equipment, and a schedule that protects your personal time, this 2nd Shift seat offers a long-term professional home. Our client is a stable, debt-free, and ISO 9001:2015 certified custom fabrication leader with decades of proven industry success. Supplying critical OEM partners across the medical, printing, and packaging sectors, this organization remains well-insulated from economic shifts and continues to experience steady upward growth. Operating out of a modern, well-equipped 30,000 sq. ft. facility in Washington County, the company fosters a supportive culture completely free of corporate politics. With an average employee tenure of 7+ years, leadership actively prioritizes employee appreciation, offers annual performance-based increases, and respects your work-life balance with a structured 4-day work week.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Perform Precision Welding: Execute high-quality TIG and MIG welds on custom fabrications, structural components, and prototypes for medical, printing, and packaging applications.
• Interpret Complex Engineering Blueprints: Analyze detailed manufacturing prints, engineering drawings, and structural weld symbols to ensure 100% part accuracy and fit-up.
• Dial In Equipment Parameters: Set up and adjust welding machines, shielding gas mixtures, and heat parameters to meet strict ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
• Layout & Fit-Up Assemblies: Measure, position, align, and fit complex sheet metal and structural components prior to final welding.
• Material Handling & Rigging: Safely utilize overhead bridge cranes and forklifts to position, flip, and transport large weldments through the shop.
• Collaborate & Optimize: Work alongside a close-knit team of experienced fabricators and shop floor leads to resolve design challenges and optimize custom job runs.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Fabrication & Welding Depth: 5+ years of hands-on TIG and MIG welding experience in a custom metal fabrication environment.
• Blueprint & Weld Symbol Mastery: 5+ years of experience reading complex blueprints and accurately interpreting structural weld symbols.
• Reliable Attendance: A rock-solid work history showing exceptional daily punctuality and commitment to team goals.
• Physical & Equipment Capabilities: Capability to lift up to 50 lbs safely; prior experience operating overhead bridge cranes and forklifts.
• Employment Stability: A strong track record of career longevity and multi-year tenures with previous employers.
• Location & Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within a daily driving radius of Jackson / West Bend, WI.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Medical / Regulated Industry Experience: Prior background welding tight-tolerance stainless steel or aluminum enclosures for medical device capital equipment.
• Formal Weld Certifications: Active or past AWS welding certifications (e.g., D1.1, D1.2, or D1.3).
• Advanced Material Knowledge: Deep familiarity adjusting weld parameters across thin-gauge stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel alloys.