Welder (FCAW) - Precision, Safety & Growth

Komatsu; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Onsite gym

Job summary

Komatsu in Milwaukee seeks a Welder D to contribute to production of high-quality weldments using manual and mechanized FCAW. You will set up equipment, read drawings, and ensure welds meet standards. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and teamwork in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will operate preheating gear, positioners, material handling equipment, and perform inspections, repairs, and post-weld finishes, with a focus on continuous improvement and workmanship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and welding certification required.
• Ability to perform FCAW in flat, horizontal and vertical positions.
• Experience with carbon and alloy steels and welding consumables.
• Operate forklifts, jib hoists, and cranes.
• Familiarity with oxy-fuel cutting torches, air arcing equipment, and fall protection.
• Work in confined spaces, awkward positions, and at heights with scaffolds or lifts.
• Knowledge of welding parameters and shielding gas selection.
• Commitment to workplace safety, precision, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and mechanized welding using FCAW in various positions (flat, horizontal, vertical).
• Read and interpret work instructions, drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
• Set up and operate preheating equipment, weld positioners, and material handling equipment such as jib hoists, cranes, and forklifts.
• Position and secure weldments using appropriate hitching and material handling techniques.
• Executes single and multiple pass fillet and groove welds in all positions, including confined spaces and extended reach areas.
• Perform air carbon arc gouging and post-weld finishing operations as required.
• Inspect completed welds for proper size, appearance, and quality, making necessary repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while ensuring adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Conduct routine maintenance on welding equipment and assist in correcting any identified issues in drawings or procedures.

Skills

Welding Certification

FCAW welding

Safety-focused

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Jib hoist operation

Cranes operation

Oxy-fuel cutting torches

Air arc gouging equipment

Job description

Komatsu in Milwaukee seeks a Welder D to contribute to production of high-quality weldments using manual and mechanized FCAW. You will set up equipment, read drawings, and ensure welds meet standards. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and teamwork in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will operate preheating gear, positioners, material handling equipment, and perform inspections, repairs, and post-weld finishes, with a focus on continuous improvement and workmanship.