Welder / Fabricator

TOTAL Mechanical Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

TOTAL Mechanical Inc. is seeking a Welder/Fabricator to join our Milwaukee area team. The role involves welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, and operating fabrication equipment to meet varied project requirements.

You will read blueprints, prepare materials, and perform MIG/TIG welding while ensuring quality and safety standards. This full-time position offers growth within a collaborative manufacturing environment in Southeast Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED or a member in good standing with a local bargaining unit
• Years of Relevant Work Experience: 5 years’ experience as a Welder/Fabricator
• Certificates/Licenses: Driver’s License. Welding certificate preferred.
• Physical Job Requirements: Move throughout office, construction site, general outdoor environments, and use/climb a ladder

Responsibilities

• Material Expertise: Work with a variety of materials and understand their unique properties and requirements.
• Equipment Operation: Operate fabrication machinery (rollers, brake presses, hand tools).
• Collaborative Fabrication: Collaborate closely with fabrication team to integrate material-specific expertise.
• Material Preparation: Handle and prepare materials for welding and fabrication.
• Welding Operations: Perform welding tasks using various techniques (MIG, TIG) tailored to specific material being worked on.
• Quality Control: Inspect welded and fabricated components to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Material Selection: Advice on material selection based on project specifications.
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance on both welding and fabrication equipment.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols when handling various materials and operating machinery.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Fabrication

Equipment operation

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Welding certificate preferred

Job description

Since 1893, AGI Fabricators has led the way in metal fabrication, offering career growth in a collaborative culture where expert craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology.

As Southeast Wisconsin’s largest mechanical contractor, TOTAL Mechanical delivers comprehensive, mission-critical solutions—from construction and automation to maintenance and emergency services—with an uncompromising commitment to customer service.

Work Location: AGI Fabricators – Milwaukee

Division: Manufacturing (Full Time)

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Welder/Fabricator is responsible for working with various materials (including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum), and will be adept at both welding operations and operation of fabrication equipment and handle a range of materials to meet diverse project requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED or a member in good standing with a local bargaining unit
• Years of Relevant Work Experience: 5 years’ experience as a Welder/Fabricator
• Certificates/Licenses: Driver’s License. Welding certificate preferred.
• Physical Job Requirements: Move throughout office, construction site, general outdoor environments, and use/climb a ladder

Key Activities

1. Material Expertise: Work with a variety of materials and understand their unique properties and requirements.
2. Equipment Operation: Operate fabrication machinery (rollers, brake presses, hand tools).
3. Collaborative Fabrication: Collaborate closely with fabrication team to integrate material-specific expertise.
4. Material Preparation: Handle and prepare materials for welding and fabrication.
5. Welding Operations: Perform welding tasks using various techniques (MIG, TIG) tailored to specific material being worked on.
6. Quality Control: Inspect welded and fabricated components to ensure they meet quality standards.
7. Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
8. Material Selection: Advice on material selection based on project specifications.
9. Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance on both welding and fabrication equipment.
10. Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols when handling various materials and operating machinery.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer