Production Welder 2 - 1st shift

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co. in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced welder to set up and finish weld a wide variety of weldments using MIG, TIG, and robotic/semi-automatic manufacturing cells.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of welding experience, be able to read prints and specifications, and hold a HS diploma or GED. This role offers a stable, employee-owned workplace with opportunities to expand welding skills and contribute to quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in welding and manufacturing settings.
• Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding and interpretation of drawings.
• Education: HS diploma or GED; technical welding training preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret prints, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and finish weld a wide variety of weldments with multiple processes.
• Weld or tack weld parts following welding procedure specifications.
• Position pieces using jigs and fixtures to meet specs.
• Inspect welds for defects and measure parts for conformance.
• Assist with post-weld cleanup, inspection and repair.
• Set up robotic/semi-automatic welding equipment and adjust offsets and parameters.

Skills

MIG welding (GMAW)

TIG welding (GTAW)

Blueprint reading

Inspection/quality checks

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Welding technical certification (preferred)

Tools

Robotic welding cells

Plasma/arc welding basics

Job 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 and TIG welding experience and enjoy variety.

Job Summary

Set-up and finish weld a wide variety of weldments with various processes and equipment, including robotic/semi-automatic manufacturing cells.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Fit, align and weld or tack weld metal parts together following welding procedure specifications.
• Use jigs and holding fixtures where available to location and position pieces and materials.
• Efficiently produce quality welds.
• Inspects completed welds for defects and measures workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Perform or assist with post weld cleanup, inspection and repair.
• Perform setup in robotic/ semi-automatic welding equipment and make offsets, alignment, and parameter changes as needed to meet weld quality requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a combination of work and vocational training.
• Proficient with GMAW (MIG) & GTAW (TIG). Experience/understanding of Plasma, Sub-Arc, Resistance/Projection, and/or Laser welding a plus.
• Education – H.S. Diploma or GED. Technical Diploma or Certificate in Welding preferred, but not required.
• Able to read and interpret prints, drawings, and specifications.

Physical Demands

• The ability to stand and walk on concrete for up to 8 hours per day. Operator stands on a padded platform for approximately 45 minutes of each hour and stands or walks on concrete for approximately 15 minutes of each hour.
• The ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds between floor level and a height of five feet.
• The ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds between floor level and a height of six feet five inches.
• The ability to pull or push up to 1,150 pounds with the assistance of a cart with wheels.
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to use hands to manipulate objects (i.e. set stops, etc.).
• Quality Assurance: The ability to perform visual inspection of material quality, surface condition, machine caused flaws and blank dimensions to ensure quality standards.