Welder I: MIG/TIG Skilled for Heavy Assemblies

QPS Employment Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Welding I for a position based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The role involves performing TIG and MIG welding, reading drawings, and assembling components for machines and structures.

This is a direct hire opportunity with a competitive annual wage of $37,440 to $58,240. The welder will operate TIG, MIG, and orbital welding equipment, work under supervision, and collaborate with engineers and production staff to ensure quality and timely completion of projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate in welding or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of MIG or TIG welding experience.
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints and determine tolerances.
• Ability to pass pre-employment weld test.
• Operate forklifts/cranes safely.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fit, align and weld components per drawings or specifications.
• Study drawings to determine dimensions, tolerances and setup requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, write routine reports.
• Set up and operate TIG, MIG, or orbital welding equipment as required.
• Regularly check work for dimensional accuracy and conformance to specs.
• Confer with engineers to resolve machining or assembly issues.
• Move materials using powered industrial trucks and maintain safe work practices.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate in welding

Tools

Welding equipment (TIG/MIG)

Job description

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Welding I for a position based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The role involves performing TIG and MIG welding, reading drawings, and assembling components for machines and structures.

This is a direct hire opportunity with a competitive annual wage of $37,440 to $58,240. The welder will operate TIG, MIG, and orbital welding equipment, work under supervision, and collaborate with engineers and production staff to ensure quality and timely completion of projects.