Welder II: Advanced Fabrication & Mentorship

Baker Manufacturing Company, LLC; Evansville, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Competitive pay based on experience

Job summary

Baker Manufacturing Company in Evansville, WI is seeking a Welder II to independently perform advanced fabrication, fit-up, and welding to meet exact engineering specs. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while supporting the training and development of less experienced welders.

The Welder II will read blueprints, weld complex assemblies, and collaborate with Engineering and Sales to satisfy customer requirements, with

Qualifications

• 4+ years of welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MIG welding, TIG welding, pipe fitting, and fabrication.
• Experience fitting and welding complex assemblies with minimal supervision.
• Valid AWS D1.1 or ASME Section IX GMAW certification, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and fabricate components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Independently fit up and weld pitless units and other complex assemblies.
• Perform fabrication tasks including cutting, threading pipe, thermal cutting, MIG/TIG welding, grinding, assembly, painting, and packaging.
• Perform accurate saddle cuts and advanced pipe fitting.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings.
• Maintain high quality and productivity standards while working independently.
• Assist in training and mentoring Welder I employees.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Sales to meet customer specifications.
• Maintain inventory of welding consumables and materials.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work area using 5S principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Pipe fitting

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Mentoring/training

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Baker Manufacturing Company in Evansville, WI is seeking a Welder II to independently perform advanced fabrication, fit-up, and welding to meet exact engineering specs. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while supporting the training and development of less experienced welders.

The Welder II will read blueprints, weld complex assemblies, and collaborate with Engineering and Sales to satisfy customer requirements, with