Welder

Patz Corporation; Town of Pound (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Patz Corporation is seeking a skilled welder for a 2nd shift position. Pay ranges from $20.25 to $31.50 per hour, with an additional $2.00 per hour shift premium for 2nd shift. Duties include operating arc or wire welders, reading blueprints, and maintaining quality across production orders. Training of less experienced welders and strict safety practices are required. The role features on-site work in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year welding experience or formal training.
• Ability to read drawings and shop math.
• Must pass basic weld test.

Responsibilities

• Operate arc or wire welders with proper settings.
• Read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Set up area with material handlers for efficiency.
• Assist in training less skilled welders.
• Inspect parts and maintain quality during runs.
• Perform both setup and run operations.
• Follow Lockout-Tagout procedures.
• Report injuries and safety concerns.
• Maintain SDS & PPE compliance.
• Keep work area clean; operate forklift when needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding experience

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding certification

Tools

Arc welder

Mig welder

Job description

$20.25 - $31.50/hour; pay based on qualifications and experience. 2nd shift eligible for an $2.00/hr shift premium.

Working in accordance with verbal and/or written instructions, and established procedures, as assigned by the supervisor and/or welding coordinator, perform a variety of duties.

• Using either arc or wire welders, maintain settings to produce pieces of desired quality, report any problems with the welding units to supervisor or welding coordinator as soon as problems occur.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and weld symbols.
• Work with the material handlers in setting up the area being worked in, in order for each job to be performed efficiently, keeping in mind ease of getting parts to and from the welding table, or jig, etc.
• As instructed work with less skilled welders and assist in their training.
• Report any problems with parts that are not fitting correctly or if jigs and fixtures are not working out for the job you are working on.
• Perform first and last piece inspections on all orders, check parts during the production run as needed to ensure quality standards are being maintained. Clean and grind as needed.
• Perform both setup and run operations, report any problems with making the part to the supervisor or coordinator.
• Use Lockout-Tagout procedures to shut down any piece of equipment not working properly and report it to the supervisor right away.
• Report all injuries, cuts, bumps, burns, etc. to the supervisor as soon as they occur.
• Keep up to date on Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and follow prescribed precautions, if anything is not understood contact the supervisor.
• Keep area neat and clean, free of paper, cups, cans, aerosol cans, etc. and report any safety concerns to the supervisor as soon as it is noticed.
• Operate forklift to move parts and set up booth when needed.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required.
• At least one year experience welding or welding course.
• Should be able to read and understand drawings, shop mathematics, handbook formulas, and a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Must be able to work from detailed instruction.
• Must be able to pass a basic weld test.

Physical Demands

• In an 8-hour day the employee must stand/walk 6-8 hours and sit 1-4 hours.
• Must frequently use hand(s) for repetitive movement single grasping, and occasionally pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Must occasionally use foot/feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls.
• Must frequently bend, twist, and reach, and occasionally squat.
• Must perform Light Heavy Work, lifting 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Typical Working Conditions

Located in a factory setting with a large amount of noise and distractions.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at all times in all manufacturing areas

• Safety glasses with side shields.
• Hearing protection.
• Long work pants.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for occasional activities for this job description:

• Hard hat (where overhead hazards exist).
• Protective gloves (when welding & material handling).
• Shaded lens goggles or glasses (torching operations).
• Safety goggles or face shield (abrasive disk grinder use).

Safety

Observe all safety rules and corporate policies.

Confidentiality

Employee shall not, either during the period of employment or thereafter, except where authorized or directed by Patz in writing, disclose to others either verbally, electronically, or otherwise, use for employee’s own benefit, copy, or make notes of any confidential information or trade secrets other than that which is in public knowledge, of or relating to Patz’ business, which may come to employee’s knowledge during employment with Patz.

Affirmative Action

Patz Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled