Welder I - 2nd Shift

Generac Power Systems Inc; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking multiple welders to join our fabrication team. Under supervision, you will perform MIG, aluminum, TIG, electric or robotic welding to assemble high-quality product lines.

Flex across products to support business needs and follow safety and standard work instructions. Welder I–III levels require varying experience and tests; candidates should be able to read engineering drawings, operate welding equipment, and participate in continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certification.
• Welder I: pass internal weld test and basic welding knowledge.
• Welder II: 1 year of production welding; working toward apprenticeship; crane certification.
• Welder III: 2 years of production welding; root cause problem solving and advanced welding skills.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety rules and operate welding equipment. Follow work instructions and blueprints.
• Interpret and understand engineering drawings and blueprints to perform welding tasks.
• Assist with robotic welder and support across products; cross-train as needed.

Skills

Welding skills

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or certification

Crane certification

Apprenticeship track / ongoing certification

Tools

MIG welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

Robotic welding system

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

Hours: 3pm - 11pm (M-F) Pay: $21.25 an hour + 13% shift premium

Job Description

Welders are expected to perform Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform Mig welding, Aluminum welding, TIG Welding, electric or robotic welding in the fabrication of parts, to be used in the assembly of product lines to create a high quality finished product. Components may be standardized or customized as to design and function.

Responsibilities

• Welder I Comply with the company/site safety rules. Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function. Flex across different products and areas to support business needs. Provide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas to work instructions/standard work. Follow established procedures, processes, or policies. Interpret and understand engineering drawings and blueprints to accurately execute welding tasks. Assist with robotic welder. Additional duties as assigned.
• Welder II All Welder I responsibilities. Intermediate MIG (GMAW), and Stick (SMAW) welding. Troubleshoot and resolve welding-related issues efficiently. Proficient in operating and maintaining welding equipment and tools.
• Welder III All Welder I & II responsibilities Understanding of aluminum alloys, their properties, and how they react to different welding processes. Proficient in various aluminum welding processes, such as TIG (GTAW). Weld complex components with MIG, TIG, and stick welding. Operate robotic welder.

Requirements

• High school diploma or Certification.
• Welder I Internal written and physical weld test. An understanding of welding fundamentals. Basic welding experience and/or training. Basic knowledge of Mig Welding Equipment. Ability to follow direction and work in a team environment.
• Welder II 1 year of experience in a production welding environment and successful completion of internal weld test. Working towards apprenticeship or certification Manufacturing experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes or related experience. Basic knowledge of Mig and Tig Welding Equipment. Crane Certification.
• Welder III 2 years of experience in a production welding environment and successful completion of internal weld test. Experience in root cause problem-solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.