Tig Welder- 1st Shift

Lakeside Manufacturing, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

a wonderful culture

career opportunities in diverse areas

a highly competitive benefits package

a generous 401(K) plan

profit sharing

attendance

anniversary and holiday bonus

generous paid time off

educational assistance program up to $

Job summary

Lakeside Manufacturing in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a skilled 1st Shift TIG Welder to join our stainless steel cart team. This role performs precision welding and assembly to meet high-quality standards and customer specifications, reading blueprints and ensuring proper finishes on subassemblies and tables.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma/GED with 1–3 years welding experience, can operate welding equipment and power tools, and is committed to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma/GED equivalent with 1–3 years related experience.
• Ability to operate pneumatic and power tools, welding equipment, polishers, buffers, and lift equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient math skills for measurements and tolerances.
• Forklift certification is a plus and may be required.

Responsibilities

• TIG weld carts, subassemblies and tables per procedures and specs.
• Read parts lists, blueprints, and drawings to weld and assemble products.
• Perform grinding, buffing and polishing to meet specifications.
• Perform final assembly of products and sub-assemblies as required.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork and labels.
• Follow safety rules and maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Assist with assembly operations in other areas as needed.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Grinding/finishing

Final assembly

Documentation/compliance

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Lakeside Manufacturing is America's Premier Stainless Steel Utility Cart Manufacturer. Since 1946, Lakeside has continued to move the food service industry forward with innovative utility carts and stainless steel moving, storing, delivery, dispensing, and merchandising solutions. We look to hire people who value a positive work environment, have a passion for serving our customers, and have a desire to learn and grow. Lakeside's culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals who are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents to the next level and beyond.

Lakeside is currently seeking a skilled 1st Shift TIG Welder to join our dedicated team. This is a key role responsible for precision welding and assembly of stainless steel products that meet our high-quality standards and customer specifications.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Schedule: 4-day workweek - Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts
• Shift: 1st Shift 5:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Overtime: As needed, additional hours are available on Fridays
• Work Environment: Culture forward, team-oriented, safety-first, free coffee, nice lunchroom

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform TIG welding of carts, subassemblies and tables to produce product according to procedures and meeting specifications.
• Read parts lists, blueprints and drawings to weld and assemble products.
• Perform all grinding, buffing and polishing operations to bring products into specifications.
• Perform final assembly of products and sub-assemblies according to procedures and meeting specifications.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, printing labels.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Assist with assembly operations in other areas as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a high school diploma/GED equivalent, plus 1-3 years related experience
• Ability to operate pneumatic and power tools, welding equipment, polishers, buffers, and lift equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to successfully pass forklift certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand up to 9 hours a day.
• Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to Electro Magnetic Fields. EMF fields can interfere with some medical implants, including pacemakers.

Some key advantages of working at Lakeside include:

• a wonderful culture
• career opportunities in diverse areas
• a highly competitive benefits package
• a generous 401(K) plan
• profit sharing
• attendance
• anniversary and holiday bonus
• generous paid time off
• an educational assistance program offering up to $5250.00 a year