Welder

Axelon Services Corporation; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelon Services Corporation in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Structural Welder for a direct-hire role on the 2nd shift. You will set up, tack and weld ferrous and nonferrous materials, following welding procedure specifications and applicable codes.

Certification and testing are required, with wage progression after certification. Salary starts at $26.13/hr, rising to $31.76/hr after certification, with a potential top rate of $32.91/hr and a 0.70/hr shift premium.

Qualifications

• Requires use of welding symbols, shop mathematics, and weld shop tools.
• GMAW certification or 3–5 years of equivalent experience is required.
• Equivalency to four years of high school plus technical welding training.

Responsibilities

• Set up, tack and weld ferrous and nonferrous materials according to welding procedures; ensure aesthetic appearance and weld quality as per codes.

Skills

Welding symbols

Shop math

GMAW knowledge

Education

High school + welding tech training

Tools

Protractors

Scales

Squares

Calipers

Job description

Oshkosh, WI

These are Direct Hire opportunities: 16 candidates will start on 11/9/2026 and 16 will start on 11/16/2026

Structural Welder

Oshkosh, WI

These are Direct Hire opportunities: 16 candidates will start on 11/9/2026 and 16 will start on 11/16/2026

Schedule:2nd shift; certification will be on 1st shift

ITAR/US Person required

Looking for candidates that have the ability to certify in structural weld - 400 level

Compensation

Hiring rate of pay is $26.13, once certified, hourly rate of pay is $31.76, with the capability of up to a hourly rate of pay of $32.91.

2nd shift premium: $0.70/per hour

Job Description

YOUR IMPACT

Set up, tack and weld ferrous and nonferrous materials. Understand and utilize applicable welding procedure specifications. Perform all welding duties in compliance with applicable welding codes. Emphasis on aesthetic appearance of welds and criticality of application are special considerations for this job. Understand and apply the applicable weld inspection criteria. Cut, grind, fit, and bend parts to fit weldments as required. Clean and deburr welds to satisfy customers and applicable weld codes. Work together with team members to assemble and weld large components. Perform testing and inspection of welds to meet applicable quality requirements. Perform weld rework to applicable weld codes. Perform weld repairs per accepted procedures. Salvage and rebuild parts as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires the use of complicated drawings, welding symbols, shop mathematics, weld shop tools, protractors, scales, squares, calipers, etc. Equivalent to four years of high school plus technical training in welding. Must pass any required tests associated with applicable standards, up to and including, but not limited to; AWS, ISO, MIL STD, International, ASNT. GMAW Certification or 3-5 years of equivalent experience.

Standout Qualifications

Previous experience welding large, heavy industrial equipment. Experience welding with stainless steel filler metal and associated equipment.