TIG Welder: Blueprint-Driven Quality & Safety

Coperion Corporate; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coperion, a Hillenbrand company, is seeking a Welder at our Whitewater, Wisconsin facility to build reliable process equipment used worldwide. You will perform TIG welding, read blueprints and specs, and help ensure weld quality in a clean, safe shop environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to standards to support long‑term performance for customers and our team.

The position is on 1st shift, Monday–Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday 6:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Welding certificate or at least three years of hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior TIG welding experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and basic tolerances.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and solve practical problems.
• Experience using standard welding and metal fabrication tools safely and effectively.
• Basic computer skills to support documentation and work instructions.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding, fitting, setup, and layout of raw and formed metal to produce parts that meet print, tolerance, and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and job specifications to complete work accurately and efficiently.
• Clean, grind, and finish welds using grinders, bevellers, torches, and standard welding tools to achieve required weld quality.
• Inspect welds, identify defects or weaknesses, and repair weldments as needed to maintain structural integrity.
• Complete basic maintenance of welding equipment and your workstation to support a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Support lean manufacturing and 5S practices to improve workflow, organization, and efficiency on the shop floor.
• Follow ISO 9001 standards, work instructions, and procedures to ensure consistent and compliant production.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding tools

Grinders

Basic fabrication tools

Job description

Coperion, a Hillenbrand company, is seeking a Welder at our Whitewater, Wisconsin facility to build reliable process equipment used worldwide. You will perform TIG welding, read blueprints and specs, and help ensure weld quality in a clean, safe shop environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to standards to support long‑term performance for customers and our team.

The position is on 1st shift, Monday–Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday 6:00 a.m.