Production Welder 2 - 2nd shift

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company based in New Berlin, Wisconsin is looking for a skilled welder to set up and finish weld various products. Ideal candidates should have 3 years of experience in MIG and TIG welding, be able to interpret technical drawings, and should enjoy independent work. Job hours are Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Responsibilities include fitting and aligning metal parts for welding, inspecting finished welds for quality, and maintaining equipment as necessary.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in welding with vocational training.
• Proficient in GMAW and GTAW processes; other welding methods a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret prints, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and finish weld a variety of weldments.
• Fit, align, and weld metal parts following specified procedures.
• Inspect completed welds for defects and measure workpieces.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Robotic welding

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Diploma or Certificate in Welding

Job description

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have solid MIG and TIG welding experience and enjoy working independently. Second shift hours are Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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 locate and position pieces and materials.
• Efficiently produce quality welds.
• Inspect completed welds for defects and measure 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, alignments, 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.