Welding Trainee: Learn MIG/TIG on 1st Shift

Milwaukee Succeeds; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Weld Trainee for a company in Darien, WI. This is a potential to hire opportunity on 1st shift, with a starting wage of $19.15 per hour and a 6:00am–4:30pm shift.

Responsibilities include welding, fabricating tanks and components, reading blueprints, ensuring leak-proof welds, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Prior welding experience is required; MIG experience is preferred and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous welding experience required; MIG welding experience preferred.
• Welding school, technical training, or related coursework is a plus.
• Prior manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.
• Ability to read measuring devices and basic blueprints is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding and occasional TIG welding according to work instructions, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Fabricate and weld stainless steel tanks and related components to company and customer specifications.
• Ensure all welds are leak-proof and capable of passing required pressure testing.
• Verify that fixtures, jigs, and components are properly positioned before welding.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Perform precision grinding, smoothing, polishing, and finishing of stainless steel products.
• Inspect completed work for weld quality, appearance, and dimensional accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist experienced welders and participate in on-the-job training programs to further develop welding skills.
• Work efficiently to meet production schedules and quality expectations.

Skills

Welding experience

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Education

Welding school / technical training

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Weld Trainee for a company in Darien, WI. This is a potential to hire opportunity on 1st shift, with a starting wage of $19.15 per hour and a 6:00am–4:30pm shift.

Responsibilities include welding, fabricating tanks and components, reading blueprints, ensuring leak-proof welds, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Prior welding experience is required; MIG experience is preferred and training is provided.