Welder

Lake Air Metals; Little Chute, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products is seeking a 1st shift Welder in Little Chute, WI. You will join and fabricate metal components using MIG and TIG welding, read blueprints, set up equipment, inspect welds, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include laying out parts, inspecting welded surfaces, and developing tooling to hold parts. Must lift up to 50 pounds and wear PPE; experience with various welding methods is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in TIG, MIG, and Tack-weld (hand laser welding preferred).
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission.
• Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Reading blueprints and performing all necessary measurements.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications.
• Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance.
• Develop templates or tooling and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Determines required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Examining finished products and spare parts and comparing them with samples to check whether the specifications are met.
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using measuring instruments.
• Welding metal, such as fusing metal segments, laser hand welding, using gas tungsten arc, metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and other welding arcs.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Tack-weld

Blueprint reading

PPE awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Full Time Direct Little Chute, WI, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $27.00 Hourly

About Lake Air Products

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People – Best Teams.

Position Summary

We are seeking a 1st shift Welder for our Little Chute, WI location. The Welder is responsible for joining and fabricating metal components using MIG and TIG and robotic welding processes to create high-quality customer products in a manufacturing environment. This role includes reading blueprints, setting up and operating welding equipment, fitting and assembling parts, inspecting finished welds, and ensuring products meet quality and safety standards. Welders work with a variety of materials and welding techniques while supporting production goals, maintaining accuracy, and following Lake Air’s safety and quality procedures.

• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler
• Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance
• Develops templates or tooling and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Determines required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Examining finished products and spare parts and comparing them with samples to check whether the specifications are met.
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using measuring instruments
• welding metal, such as fusing metal segments, laser hand welding, using gas tungsten arc, metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and other types of welding arcs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in TIG, MIG, and Tack-weld (hand laser welding preferred)
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission
• Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Reading blueprints and performing all necessary measurements

Lake Air Products Offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

Join a company where your hard work, dedication, and growth matter. We look forward to meeting you!