Welder

Gordon's Specialties, inc dba GSI Highway Products; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon's Specialties, inc dba GSI Highway Products is seeking skilled welders to support multiple classes. Class C starts with basic certifications and instructions, Class B requires reading drawings, and Class A demands advanced certifications and versatility across positions.

Responsibilities include reading shop drawings, setting up work areas, ensuring weld quality, and safely handling parts. We offer a structured path across levels A–C with standard shop supervision.

Qualifications

• AWS Welding certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of welding experience.
• Ability to read shop drawings and welding procedures.
• Ability to read weld fillet gauges.
• Basic math skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Read shop drawings and set up work area for each job.
• Maintain clean work area and perform duties safely.
• Ensure quality of welds and proper material handling.
• Follow welding procedures and read fillet gauges.
• Perform overtime as required.

Skills

Reading shop drawings

Attention to detail

Quality consciousness

Education

AWS Welding certification

Read measuring tape

Read shop drawings

Read weld fillet gauges

Basic Math

Tools

Welding equipment

Grinder

Lift truck

Pallet jack

Chain hoist

Carbon-arc gouger

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: This will be decided based on experience upon completion of the test and interview.

Experience: Need at least 5 years

Job Summary:

There are three different classes of welder, class A, B, and C. A welder is designated to a class by his experience level. The first level (class C) must have at least one (1) welding certification, and be able to productively weld small parts in normal 1F, or 2F positions. This class will receive instructions for each job verbally from his supervisor.

The second level (class B) must have at least one (1) welding certification, and be able to productively weld most parts in normal 1F, 1G, or 2F, 2G positions. He must also be able to read and understand basic shop drawings, and basic welding procedures. This class will receive instructions for each job from shop drawings and supervisor.

The final level (class A) is the most experienced welders. He must have multiple welding certifications, at least one (1) of which unlimited. He must be able to productively weld any part in normal position and out of position, for example vertical plate, and tubular connections. He must be able to read and understand welding procedures and shop drawings. This class will receive instruction from shop drawings on each job via fabricator of job and supervisor will oversee this.

All welders must be able to read weld fillet gauges.

Reports to Shop Leads / Fabrication Manager.

Essential functions:

• 1.) Read shop drawings
• 2.) Setup work area for each job
• 3.) Clean work area after each job
• 4.) Perform all job functions safely
• 5.) Be responsible for quality of the welds he produces
• 6.) Stack or palletize parts and material in appropriate quantities to be moved by a pallet jack or lift truck
• 7.) Follow welding procedures
• 8.) Read weld fillet gauges
• 9.) Other duties as assigned
• 10.) Works over-time as required

Additional functions:

• Complete occasional special project for shop or jobs

Education/experience:

• Basic Math
• AWS Welding certification
• Read measuring tape
• Read shop drawings
• Read weld fillet gauges

Able to operate:

• Welding equipment
• Grinder
• Lift truck
• Pallet jack
• Chain hoist
• Carbon-arc gouger
• Basic ability to read, writes, and speaks English

Physical requirements:

• Standing
• Walking
• Bending
• Lifting
• Overtime
• Exposure to normal hazards