Welder

WST FAB LLC; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WST FAB LLC in Wisconsin seeks a skilled welder to manufacture parts per plant specifications using weld machine centers. Accuracy and timely production are essential, with strict adherence to blueprints and quality standards.

You will read blueprints, weld metals, perform rework when needed, and ensure finished work meets tolerances. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with emphasis on safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand work orders and blueprints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Adaptability to changing tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints prior to starting a project.
• Weld metals using appropriate materials.
• Perform rework as needed and address flagged parts.
• Check finished work against blueprint tolerances.
• Align components with calipers and clamps.
• Conduct routine quality and safety checks.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Read blueprints

Communication

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Manufacture parts per plant specification in an accurate and timely manner utilizing weld machine centers.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project.
• Welding metals by using the appropriate materials for joining them.
• Rework responsibly, including addressing parts that have been flagged for rework.
• Checking finished work to make sure it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints.
• Align components using calipers, rulers, etc. and clamp pieces.
• Routine checks.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and sanitation regulations.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent, one to three years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of both.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders and blueprints.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to critically think and solve problems.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “Occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more working time.

• Frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently working on foot, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail bending and stooping.