Senior Structural Welder II/III

Steele Solutions Inc.; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Safety-first culture

Employee-focused environment

Opportunity to work on large projects

Job summary

Steele Solutions Inc. is seeking a Welder II/III to independently set up, fit, and weld structural steel per drawings and quality standards.

The role requires advanced blueprint interpretation, strong welding skills, and the ability to perform complex fabrication with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include layout, fit-up, welding in multiple positions, inspection, and supporting lean manufacturing improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Welder II: minimum 3 years welding and fabrication experience in manufacturing.
• Welder III: minimum 5+ years of structural steel welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience welding with .045 wire required.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex fabrication drawings and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and work orders to determine fabrication requirements.
• Independently plan and execute welding and assembly operations with limited supervision.
• Lay out, fit, align, assemble, and secure structural steel components using measuring and fixturing equipment.
• Perform high-quality MIG welding utilizing .045 wire and other welding processes as required.
• Select proper welding parameters, tooling, fixtures, and equipment based on project requirements.
• Weld a variety of structural steel components in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Evaluate fit-up conditions and make necessary adjustments to ensure product quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Inspect completed welds and assemblies for compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Utilize tape measures, squares, calipers, and other precision measuring devices to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment safely.
• Identify and communicate quality concerns, material defects, or process improvements.
• Assist in training and mentoring Welder I employees and new team members.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Accurately complete production documentation and quality records.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Weld symbol interpretation

MIG welding

Quality inspection

Lean Manufacturing

6S

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certification (AWS preferred)

Tools

Tape measures

Squares

Calipers

Overhead cranes

Job description

Steele Solutions Inc. is seeking a Welder II/III to independently set up, fit, and weld structural steel per drawings and quality standards.

The role requires advanced blueprint interpretation, strong welding skills, and the ability to perform complex fabrication with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include layout, fit-up, welding in multiple positions, inspection, and supporting lean manufacturing improvements.