Welder - 2nd Shift

Generac; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac, a leading energy technology company, is hiring a MIG Welder for their 2nd shift. This full-time position involves operating welding equipment, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring workplace safety. Candidates at various experience levels are encouraged to apply, with wages starting from $21.25/hr with additional shift premiums.

Qualifications

• Basic welding experience and/or training.
• 1 year experience for Welder II.
• 2 years experience for Welder III.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe operation of welding equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings for welding tasks.
• Train new employees in welding procedures.

Skills

Welding fundamentals

Teamwork

Basic knowledge of MIG Welding

Crane Operation

Education

High school diploma or Certification

Tools

MIG Welding Equipment

TIG Welding Equipment

Job description

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We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ***Saturday Overtime based on business needs***

Starting Wage:

Welder I - $21.25/hr + 13% shift premium

Welder II - $25.50/hr + 13% shift premium

Responsibilities:

Welder I

Comply with the company/site safety rules.

Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.

Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.

Provide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas to work instructions/standard work.

Follow established procedures, processes, or policies.

Interpret and understand engineering drawings and blueprints to accurately execute welding tasks.

Assist with robotic welder.

Additional duties as assigned.

Welder II

All Welder I responsibilities.

Intermediate MIG (GMAW), and Stick (SMAW) welding.

Troubleshoot and resolve welding-related issues efficiently.

Proficient in operating and maintaining welding equipment and tools.

Welder III

All Welder I & II responsibilities

Understanding of aluminum alloys, their properties, and how they react to different welding processes.

Proficient in various aluminum welding processes, such as TIG (GTAW).

Weld complex components with MIG, TIG, and stick welding.

Operate robotic welder.

Requirements:

High school diploma or Certification.

Welder I

Internal written and physical weld test.

An understanding of welding fundamentals.

Basic welding experience and/or training.

Basic knowledge of Mig Welding Equipment.

Ability to follow direction and work in a team environment.

Welder II

1 year of experience in a production welding environment and successful completion of internal weld test.

Working towards apprenticeship or certification

Manufacturing experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes or related experience.

Basic knowledge of Mig and Tig Welding Equipment.

Crane Certification.

Welder III

2 years of experience in a production welding environment and successful completion of internal weld test.

Experience in root cause problem-solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation

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