Welder Fabricator

Ashley Furniture Industries; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries, located in the Town of Arcadia, Wisconsin, is seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to join our fabrication department. This hands-on role involves welding and fabricating metal components while ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in multiple welding positions and the ability to read and interpret blueprints. We offer robust health, dental, and vision benefits, along with generous employee discounts and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Welding experience in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Strong proficiency with hand tools and fabrication equipment.
• Understanding and compliance with OSHA safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate various metal parts according to specifications.
• Set up and operate welding equipment efficiently.
• Inspect work for quality and conform to specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment according to OSHA guidelines.
• Communicate any equipment issues to supervisors.

Skills

Welding experience in multiple positions

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Proficiency with hand tools and fabrication equipment

Strong attention to detail and quality

Understanding of OSHA safety regulations

Reliable attendance

Tools

Welding equipment

Machine shop tools

Job description

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture - Where Innovation Meets Comfort

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions‑first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to join our fabrication department. This is a hands‑on, cross‑functional role where you’ll cut, drill, fit, join, weld, and repair steel components while working collaboratively across multiple fabrication processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Welding & Fabrication: Hand weld and fabricate various metal parts in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions, ensuring compliance with shop welding requirements and codes.
• Equipment Operation: Set up, adjust, and operate welding equipment by managing gas flow, wire feed rate, and heat settings according to standard practices.
• Assembly: Assemble parts in fixtures or jigs to precise specifications.
• Quality Control: Inspect work for defects, quality, and dimensional requirements; make timely corrections to ensure proper alignment and conformance to specifications.
• Machine Shop Operations: Operate various equipment including saws, grinders, drills, and other fabrication tools as needed.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform minor equipment maintenance and replace consumables such as nozzles, contact tips, weld wire spools, rods, gas bottles, and gauges.
• Blueprint Reading: Work from shop drawings, blueprints, sketches, work orders, and verbal instructions.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, orderly work area and follow all OSHA regulations and safe work practices.
• Record Keeping: Perform routine documentation as required.
• Communication: Notify supervisor immediately of faulty equipment or defective materials.

Qualifications

Required

• Welding experience in multiple positions (flat, horizontal, vertical).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and sketches.
• Proficiency with hand tools and fabrication equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Understanding of OSHA safety regulations.
• Reliable attendance.

Preferred

• Experience with various welding processes.
• Machine shop equipment operation experience.
• Knowledge of welding codes and standards.

Work Environment

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel‑toed boots. The fast‑paced environment involves time‑sensitive and safety‑sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment.
• Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve tools, templates, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug‑free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.