Welder Operator

Steel Craft; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Paid-Time Off

Quarterly Incentive Bonus Plan

Employee Assistance Program

401(K) Plan with employer contribution

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wisconsin is seeking experienced Welder Operators to join their team. In this role, you will operate welding systems to fabricate metal components, interpret blueprints, and perform inspections. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, at least one year of production welding experience, and a commitment to precision and quality. The position offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits, including paid time off and employer-paid medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Must obtain necessary weld certifications.
• Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training in production welding position.
• Knowledge of reading, writing, and understanding work instructions or customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Weld and operate welding systems to fabricate and assemble metal components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Conduct basic equipment maintenance and report issues.

Skills

GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)

Proficiency in math

Measurement skills (tape measure, protractor, height gauge, caliper)

Interpretation of blueprints and weld symbols

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Welder Operators – Be the Expert Behind the Finish.

Are you looking to grow your welding career in a supportive, innovative, and safety-focused environment? Steel Craft is seeking a Welder Operator to join our team. This role is ideal for motivated individuals with experience in manual welding systems and a commitment to precision and quality.

Why Choose Steel Craft?

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Paid-Time Off: Vacation, PTO / Sick Leave, Shut-down Pay, Company Observed Paid Holidays, and a Paid Volunteer Day
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Plan
• Over 85% employer paid medical insurance premium, plans with low deductibles, and wellness incentives
• Health Savings Account company annual contributions
• Company paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and more
• Low cost Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance coverage
• A competitive 401(K) Plan with a maximum 4% employer contribution match
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity/Paternity)
• Discounted Day Care Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Identify Theft Insurance
• Corporate Discount Program
• Fun and engaging employee activities, events, outings, and more

What You’ll Do:

• Weld and operate welding systems to fabricate and assemble metal components
• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols
• Adjust machine settings and monitor weld quality
• Perform inspections using precision measuring tools
• Conduct basic equipment maintenance and report issues
• Accurately log job and quality data in ERP systems
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet customer specifications

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience and/or Training

• Knowledge and experience of GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
• Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training in production welding position.
• Must obtain necessary weld certifications.
• Must possess proficiency in math (adding, subtracting, converting decimals, and fractions)
• Must possess proficiency in measurement skills (tape measure, protractor, height gauge, and caliper)
• Must possess proficiency in geometry (angles, radius, circumference, etc.)
• Must possess mechanical aptitude.
• Must possess proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Must possess proficiency in interpreting weld symbols.
• Knowledge of reading, writing, and understanding work instructions, work orders, or customer specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: N/A

Experience and/or Training

• Knowledge and experience of GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
• Exposure to Shoplogix data entry

Physical and Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move between work areas.
• Regularly required to talk and listen, as well as climb, balance, and reach above shoulder level.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• The employee must be able to lift and or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where loud noise exposure is regular and frequent. Additionally, there is a regular exposure on the production floor to dust, metal debris, changes in ambient temperature, and requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.