Welder

AXCS Equipment; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AXCS Equipment in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled welder to join our manufacturing team. You will perform manual MIG welding on high‑quality parts, read blueprints to verify dimensions, and ensure welds meet production standards.

Responsibilities include finishing welds, repairing defects, conducting first‑piece inspections, maintaining a 5S‑compliant work area, and operating saws, ironworkers, and drill presses. Cross‑training with teammates is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be able to manually MIG weld to specified prints.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret dimensions.
• Capable of maintaining 5S in a busy shop.
• Familiarity with inspection tools and first-piece inspection.
• Willingness to cross-train with the welding team.

Responsibilities

• Welds per print and production standards to meet goals.
• Read and interpret blueprints for weld location and size.
• Repair bad welds and finish weldments, removing burrs and spatter.
• Perform 1st piece inspections to verify conformance.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support safety goals.
• Operate saws, ironworker, and drill presses.
• Participate in cross-training within welding department.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Cross-training

Tools

Saws

Ironworker

Drill presses

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Primary Purpose This position is responsible for manual welding of high-quality parts, subassemblies, and finished products in a manufacturing environment. Weldments vary in type, size, And Constructions. Essential Functions And Responsibilities Set-up And manually MIG weld using Lincoln and Miller Welders. Produces parts per print and labor standards to achieve production goals. Read and interpret blueprints to ensure the correct head size, length, and location for each weldment. Repairs bad welds. Metal finish weldments to remove any burrs, scratches, ink, or weld spatter. Perform 1st piece inspections verifying weldment is per print. Maintains a clean, organized work area to support 5S initiative, personal and environmental safety goals, and accomplish quality production. Follow safety regulations and observe environment to ensure safe working conditions are present and corrects issues that need attention. Participates in cross-training throughout welding department and demonstrates an interest and flexibility in learning and working with others. Communicate with co-workers to maintain required production line flow. Operates saws, ironworker, and drill presses. May perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, Physical Demands And/or Ability Required For This position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preferred: 2 years of experience of welding in a manufacturing industry or equivalent. Ability to read inspection equipment; i.e. tape measure, protractor, and square Ability to read and understand blueprints, work instructions, and fixture information.