Welder

NextGenEnergyJobs; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a skilled Welder to join our manufacturing team. You will reference blueprints, set up welding equipment, and join various materials to meet quality standards.

This role offers a sign-on bonus of up to $1,500 and requires the ability to read blueprints, operate torches/plasma cutters, and follow SOPs. Physical work includes standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; welding certification preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with fabrication and welding in manufacturing setting.
• Proficient with cutting torches, plasma cutters and grinders.

Responsibilities

• Reference blueprints and determine job requirements with Lead.
• Lay out materials and set up welding machines per specs.
• Weld steel, aluminum, copper and other materials safely.
• Inspect welds visually and re-weld as needed; remove slag.
• Operate cutting torches and plasma cutters as required.
• Apply weld stencils and notify for inspection.
• Keep work area clean and safe.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding experience

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding certification preferred

Tools

Cutting torches

Plasma cutters

Grinders

Job description

Join our team as a Welder and earn a sign-on bonus of up to $1,500 !

Responsibilities

• Reference blueprints and collaborate with Lead person to determine job requirements, ensuring flawless execution.
• Gather necessary materials and meticulously perform layout per specifications.
• Set up welding machines and adjust settings for efficient performance.
• Operate welding guns to weld steel, aluminum, copper, and other materials together, adhering to our strict quality standards.
• Examine welds visually to ensure adherence to quality standards; re-weld defective joints and remove surplus slag, flux, and spatter using appropriate tools.
• Operate cutting torches and manual plasma cutters as necessary.
• Apply weld stencils and notify Lead person or Inspector when the product is ready for inspection.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by performing ongoing housekeeping duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience; welding certification preferred.
• Proven experience in welding, with the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with fabrication and welding in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use a tape measure accurately.
• Proficiency using fabrication and welding tools including cutting torches, plasma cutters and grinders.
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Team members must be able to safely perform a range of physical activities, including standing and walking for extended periods, with frequent use of hands for tasks requiring dexterity and grip.
• Roles may require frequent bending, kneeling, and maintaining balance, with occasional climbing or repositioning to support production needs.
• This position is classified as medium work, requiring the ability to lift, carry, or move materials up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs consistently.
• Employees must be able to effectively communicate, hear, and visually assess work to ensure quality, safety, and accuracy in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.
• At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.