Welding Fabricator: Precision Metalwork & Growth Benefits

RACINE RAILROAD PRODUCTS INC; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage including medical, 

PTO / paid time off

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

Hunter’s Fabrication in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is seeking a Welder/Fabricator to produce high-quality weldments and subassemblies from engineering drawings and production schedules. The role goes beyond welding to fixture creation, part fit-up, and assembly of completed products.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and skilled at interpreting technical documentation to ensure precise fabrication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or welding certification preferred.
• 3+ years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing or job shop environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and weld symbols.
• Strong understanding of fixturing, layout, and dimensional accuracy.
• Ability to use grinders, saws, drills, and other fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
• Competence in operating overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment (training provided if necessary).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Perform MIG welding using various techniques, including vertical up, fillet, butt welds, pulse, and overhead.
• Fabricate fixtures and jigs to support repeatable and accurate assembly processes.
• Fit, align, and assemble parts and subassemblies using hand tools, measuring instruments, and weld prep equipment.
• Weld and fabricate large structural components in open space welding for heavy equipment frames according to blueprints and specifications.
• Verify conformance of finished work to specifications using measuring tools and quality check procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams to improve manufacturability and welding processes.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and work area in a clean and safe condition.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA standards.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Welding fabrication

Heavy equipment welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding certification preferred

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Material handling equipment

Job description

Hunter’s Fabrication in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is seeking a Welder/Fabricator to produce high-quality weldments and subassemblies from engineering drawings and production schedules. The role goes beyond welding to fixture creation, part fit-up, and assembly of completed products.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and skilled at interpreting technical documentation to ensure precise fabrication.