Production Welder 1 - 1st shift

Wenthe-Davidson Manufacturing; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenthe-Davidson Manufacturing in New Berlin, WI, is seeking a MIG/TIG welder for first shift (5:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.). The ideal candidate will work independently, follow work instructions, and produce quality welds on a variety of tubular metal components.

The position requires familiarity with GMAW, GTAW, and LBW processes, plus a HS diploma or GED and technical welding training. You will perform welding, inspection, and cleanup, with a focus on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Education – High School diploma or GED; technical welding certificate preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and LBW (Laser Beam).
• Technical welding training and less than 1 year of experience.
• Quality Assurance: ability to visually inspect welds and surface condition to ensure quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Fit, align and weld or tack weld metal parts together following work instructions and established procedures.
• Use jigs and holding fixtures to location and position pieces and materials.
• Efficiently produce quality welds.
• Perform or assist with post weld cleanup, inspection and repair.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

LBW

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Technical Welding Certificate

Job description

Description

About Us

At Wenthe-Davidson, we’ve been leaders in custom tubular metal fabrication for over 80 years. As a 100% employee-owned company with more than 200 dedicated team members, every person here has a direct stake in our success. This means that our employees don’t just work for Wenthe-Davidson, they own a piece of it. Our commitment to continuous improvement, investment in state-of-the-art equipment, and long-term growth has fueled the recent expansion of our 109,000 sq. ft. facility with a new 27,000 sq. ft. addition.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have solid MIG welding experience and enjoy working independently. First shift hours are Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fit, align and weld or tack weld metal parts together following work instructions and established procedures.
• Use jigs and holding fixtures where available to location and position pieces and materials.
• Efficiently produce quality welds.
• Perform or assist with post weld cleanup, inspection and repair.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – H.S. Diploma or GED. Technical Diploma or Certificate in Welding preferred, but not required.
• Must have familiarity with GMAW (Mig), GTAW (Tig), and/or LBW (Laser Beam).
• Requires technical training in welding and/or less than 1 year of experience.
• Quality Assurance: The ability to perform visual inspection of welds and surface condition to ensure quality standards.

Physical Demands

• The ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds for up to eight (8) hours per day.
• The ability to bend and lift fifty (50) pounds between floor level and a height of five feet six inches (5'6