Skilled - TIG Welder

QPS Employment Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroechamber is seeking an experienced TIG Welder for a 1st shift in Milwaukee, WI. Responsibilities include TIG, MIG, and Stick welding on diverse metals, inspecting welds, and ensuring adherence to WPS/PQR and production standards. High attention to quality and safety is required.

The role requires hands-on welding in a manufacturing environment with ability to read specifications and set up equipment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year welding experience or formal training/certification.
• Experience with TIG welding and reading welding specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG, MIG, and Stick welding on a variety of metals and components.
• Set up, adjust, and operate welding equipment per job specs.
• Weld and repair castings and manufactured parts.
• Read blueprints and follow WPS/PQR documentation.
• Inspect welds and ensure quality standards.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and accurate production records.
• Collaborate with engineering on procedures and QCs.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Stick welding

Blueprint reading

WPS / PQR

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Equipment setup

Education

High school diploma

AWS Certified Welder (preferred)

NADCAP experience (preferred)

Job description

Position Title: TIG Welder Wage: $30.00-$35.00/hour Shift: 1st Hours: TBD 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday

We are seeking an experienced Welder to perform TIG, MIG, and Stick welding on a variety of metal alloys, castings, and manufactured components. The ideal candidate will have hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, foundry, or industrial environment and be comfortable setting up welding equipment, reading specifications, inspecting welds, and completing weld repairs. This position is ideal for a welder with experience in TIG welding, casting repair, production welding, weld inspection, and welding equipment setup. Don’t miss this direct hire opportunity in Milwaukee, WI.

TIG Welder Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform TIG, MIG, and Stick welding on a variety of metals, alloys, castings, and manufactured components
• Set up, adjust, and operate welding machines and equipment according to job specifications
• Perform TIG welding and weld repairs on metal castings and other components
• Prepare and position components for welding according to drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Read and follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), work instructions, blueprints, and verbal/written directions
• Weld and repair components while maintaining proper weld quality and production standards
• Perform visual inspection of welds and finished components to identify defects, cracks, porosity, incomplete welds, or other quality issues
• Complete required quality checks, inspections, certifications, and production documentation
• Record production quantities, scrap, defects, rework, and other required information
• Work with Engineering on Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all safety, quality, housekeeping, and production procedures
• Assist with training and mentoring new employees when needed
• Maintain dependable attendance and meet production requirements

TIG Welder Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1+ year of professional welding experience; or welding training/certification from a technical school or institute
• AWS Certified Welder certification preferred
• NADCAP welding experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with TIG welding required
• Experience with MIG and/or Stick welding preferred
• Experience welding in a manufacturing, fabrication, foundry, or industrial environment preferred
• Ability to set up and adjust welding equipment
• Ability to inspect welds and identify common welding defects
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and welding procedures
• Experience working with WPS and PQR documentation is a plus
• Experience in any of the following may be considered: TIG Welder, TIG Welding, MIG Welder, MIG Welding, Stick Welding, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, Production Welder, Manufacturing Welder, Welding Fabricator, Foundry Welder, Casting Welder, Weld Repair, Casting Repair, Aluminum Welding, Stainless Steel Welding, Carbon Steel, Metal Fabrication, Weld Inspection, WPS, PQR, AWS Certified Welder, NADCAP
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods
• Ability to safely handle welding equipment, tools, and materials
• Ability to perform repetitive welding and inspection tasksAbility to follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in a manufacturing/foundry environment

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.