Welder - 2nd shift - Germantown

Maysteel-Industries-LLC; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Maysteel is seeking a general set-up operator (GSO) within the Weld classification in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safe operations, reading blueprints, and performing MIG/TIG welding per project requirements.

Responsibilities include setup, data logging in Epicor ERP, material handling, and ensuring parts meet quality specifications. Arcweld certification is recommended and basic math/communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience with power/hand tools.
• Basic math and communication skills required.
• Arcweld certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welds based on project needs.
• Set up and operate at least one job requiring MIG welding.
• Set up and operate at least one job requiring TIG welding.
• Read blueprints and weld symbols to ensure correct fabrication.
• Log data and use Epicor ERP to log into/out of jobs.
• Maintain a safe work environment and proper PPE usage.
• Load, unload, and feed items onto equipment; inspect for quality conformance.
• Conserve materials and report defects to supervision.

Skills

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

TIG welding

Basic math

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION:

This description summarizes the requirements of a general set-up operator (GSO) level employee performing in the Weld classification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain safe work environment (i.e., use of personal protective equipment, proper lifting techniques, etc.).
• Perform both MIG and TIG weld processes based on project needs.
• Ability to set up and operate a minimum of one job requiring MIG welding process.
• Ability to set up and operate a minimum of one job requiring TIG welding process.
• Ability to fluently read blueprints and knowledge of weld symbols.
• Deburr and grind metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture.
• Increase knowledge and inspection practice to ensure conformance to quality specifications.
• Inform management or lead of any part or equipment defects to ensure prompt response to the problem.
• Start up and stop perform routine operations related to arcwelding related equipment.
• Further familiarize yourself with the tools, instrumentation, and calibration equipment.
• Clean production area (sweep, mop, and remove debris).
• Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.
• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing.
• Ensure conformance to specifications.
• Mark parts for identification.
• Place equipment on conveyor belt for further processing.
• Scrape waste material from machine.
• Read and interpret gauges.
• Record data.
• Use Epicor ERP to log into and out of jobs.
• Take instructions from management and lead person.
• Conserve resources and Supplies to facilitate minimum waste.
• Work from routings, manufacturing instruction sheets, blueprints, visual aids, or other instructions to manufacture product at required quality levels.
• Assist in training operator level welders.
• Recommend and select proper tooling for required tasks, as well as recommendproductive process changes.
• Select proper fillers for jobs based on previous experience or project instructions.
• Conserve resources whenever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and client satisfaction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma, GED, and/or equivalent experience with power and hand tools is a plus.
Basic math and communication skills required.

Arcweld certification is recommended.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift, carry, push, pull, grip, and grasp up to 35 lbs. Employees also frequently bend, twist, and reach and may stand and/or walk up to 8-10 hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Job consists of working in a manufacturing facility. Job could consist of making changes by hand or by running machinery equipment. Will receive objects or parts on conveyer belt, be responsible for your portion of the job, and then pass materials down conveyer belt or to next worker.

Maysteel is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Maysteel also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected characteristics. Maysteel participates in E-Verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.