Welder / Fabricator

Mead & Hunt, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Welder/Fabricator in Milwaukee, where your skills will shine in a supportive environment. This role involves pipe and structural steel fabrication, ensuring high-quality work while enjoying a flexible schedule. With comprehensive benefits, generous time off, and opportunities for growth, you’ll be part of a team that values your contributions. If you have a passion for fabrication and want to make an impact, apply today and take the next step in your career!

Benefits

Employee-Owned Company

Flexible Working Environment

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous Time Off

401K Match

Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fabrication experience as a welder is required.
• Certification in FCAW, GMAW, or GTAW processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate pipes and structural steel components as per specifications.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and follow written instructions.

Skills

Welding

Pipe Fabrication

Structural Steel Fabrication

Material Preparation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding/Fabrication Technical Diploma

Tools

Welding Equipment

Forklifts

Power Tools

Cranes

Job description

Join Our Team as a Welder/Fabricator at Mead & Hunt!

Are you a highly motivated Welder/Fabricator looking for an exciting opportunity? Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a talented individual to join our dynamic Fabrication Shop in Milwaukee, WI. This is a 1^st shift position, Monday-Thursday (10-hour shifts); occasional Friday shifts (overtime).

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Employee-Owned Company: Be part of a team where your contributions truly matter.
• Flexible Working Environment: Enjoy a work-life balance with our accommodating schedule. 1^st shift position, Monday-Thursday (10-hour shifts); occasional Friday shifts (overtime).
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Generous Time Off: 80 hours of accrued vacation and start with 56 hours of sick time, plus 8 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Financial Perks: 401K match, 401k discretionary bonus, and the opportunity to apply for stock ownership after two years.
• Bonus Program: Get rewarded for your hard work and dedication.

Essential Duties:

• Pipe fabrication, which includes material preparation, fitment, and welding via multiple processes.
• Structural steel fabrication, which includes the fitment and welding of large frames and tanks.
• Read, interpret, and follow fabrication drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of material, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately fabricate equipment and products.
• Control set-up, laying out work using jigs and/or fixtures or open table layouts to fabricate assemblies.
• Understand how to properly complete various material preparation tasks such as cutting, beveling and drilling.
• Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.
• Carry out assembly of equipment and components per engineering drawings.
• Operate various machinery and tools in shop such as forklifts, hand tools, power tools, cranes and others related to the job’s needs.
• Prioritize workflow through effective communication with management staff.
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Some travel will be required.

What We're Looking For:

• Required Skills & Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of fabrication experience as a welder
• Certification in FCAW, GMAW, or GTAW processes
• Experienced in structural steel fabrication or pipe fabrication
• Can regularly lift 50 pounds or more

• Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
• Welding/Fabrication Technical Diploma or other similar formal training
• Experience in pipe welding using GTAW or GMAW-P
• Experience in the fabrication of skid systems
• Qualified or ability to qualify to weld in accordance with ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3 and AWS D1.1.
• Experience as a Millwright, or in the construction, rough carpentry, plumbing or other trades and non-metallic fabrication.
• Rotary equipment experience
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and Confined Space Training, and other relevant safety training certificates. Certified to operate heavy machinery such as forklifts, jib cranes, manlifts, telehandlers and skid steers.
• Knowledge of industry and OSHA safety practices
• Proficient in computer use

Compensation range: $27-$33/hour. Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as experience and skill set.

Join Us and Make an Impact! Mead & Hunt proudly offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where your skills and dedication will be valued. Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!