Welder

Stoughton Parts Sales; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Parts Sales in Stoughton, Wisconsin is looking for a skilled Welder to join their manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, knowledge of welding practices and be proficient in operating various welding tools and machinery.

Responsibilities include operating welders, performing quality checks, and maintaining safety while achieving production goals. The position requires passing weld tests and a commitment to team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be able to accurately read and use gauges, tape measures, and read and understand blueprints.
• Knowledge of welding practices and weld defect identification.
• Must pass written and hands-on weld tests.

Responsibilities

• Operate various welding tools and machinery effectively.
• Perform quality checks and record findings.
• Contribute to a team effort to produce a quality product.

Skills

Reading gauges

Understanding blueprints

Welding techniques

Basic shop math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welder Certification

Tools

Welding machines

Oxygen and acetylene torch

Plasma cutter

Robotic welders

Job description

Stoughton Trailers is a trusted, industry‑leading manufacturer with strong Wisconsin roots and a commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence. Our manufacturing success depends on having the right materials in the right place at the right time.

Schedule: Monday‑Thursday from 5:30 AM‑4:00 PM, Monday‑Thursday from 4:30 PM‑3:00 AM, Friday‑Sunday from 5:00 AM‑5:00 PM.

Shift: 1st, 2nd, & Weekend.

Overtime: Required as business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate all types of tools necessary to the job, including but not limited to wire feed welder, plasma cutter, oxygen and acetylene cutting torches, hand drill, hammer, needle gun, chisel, utility knives, putty scraper, disk sander, rivet gun, impact wrench, huck gun, grinder, clamps, combination square, automatic welder and tape measure.
• Weld in all positions such as vertical, flat, vertical lap and overhead.
• Set up various parts and assemblies for welding.
• Set machines up for carbon and stainless steel of various gauges.
• Place and move blocking, braces and jigs to hold parts.
• Hammer wedges and drift pins, turn turnbuckles, and pull pry bars to align parts.
• Grind or chip rough edges, surplus weld, or scale.
• Position and turn clamps, and bolt together straps or parts.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists and other lifting devices.
• Perform measurement and quality checks and record findings.
• Operate robotic weld equipment.
• Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, efficient and highly productive manner according to company policy.
• Contribute to the team effort to produce a quality product.
• Attend scheduled work hours on a regular and timely basis. Maintain good attendance.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime. Other duties may be assigned by the company.

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, based on education and work experience.
• Preferred Welder Certification.
• Must be able to accurately read and use gauges, tape measures, and read and understand blueprints.
• Must be able to read and understand Process sheets.
• Basic shop math (fractions, measurements).
• Knowledge of welding practices.
• Knowledge of the setting up and operations of weld machines, oxygen and acetylene torch, plasma machines and robotic welders.
• Knowledge of weld defect identification and repair.
• Successfully pass written and hands on weld tests.
• Successfully pass pulmonary function tests.

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