1st Shift - Welder/Fitter

Blast Cleaning Technologies • Full-time • West Allis, Wisconsin, United States • $54,987 - $76,758 / year • 1w ago

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) is proud to be the leader in shot blast innovation! We are dedicated to our customers, resulting in continuous company growth year over year.

Why Work at BCT?

Highly Competitive Pay, Benefit Plans, & 401K: We pay for skill AND talent. We offer a full range of comprehensive benefits & 401K employer match up to 6%.

Medical Insurance: 90% of Insurance Premiums are covered by BCT!!! Low deductibles, ZERO coinsurance, & extensive provider networks to utilize.

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays: Take advantage of our generous PTO plans and many paid U.S. holidays.

Casual Work Environment: Enjoy a casual dress code and friendly workplace.

Historic Location: Work in our over $2 million investment in upgrades and refurbishment at our historic West Allis location.

Innovation: Work for a company that continuously invests back into the business and the employees. With our cutting-edge foundry being a prime example of true innovation.

Amenities: Enjoy free coffee, popcorn, summer cookouts, and more!

Continuous Education: Venture in your future with our tuition reimbursement program and our variety of investments in your continued learning.

Engaged Leadership: You will love AND know our CEO. Work with an ethical, hardworking, & interactive leader who listens to employees at all levels.

Second Chance Employer: If you have the skills and work ethic, we will give you a chance.

Onsite HR and IT Department: We provide dedicated onsite HR and IT support to ensure our employees' needs are met. We won't send you to a 1-800 number for help.

Veteran Support: BCT supports and honors veterans.

Made in America: All our components are made in the USA.

Our PACT

Our core values (Passionate, Accountability, Customer-Focused, & Team Player) are rooted in the visionary spirit of our CEO, Carl Panzenhagen, who began his career as a teenager working in a foundry. As an adult, his extensive industry experience and dedication led him to create a company free from bureaucracy and grounded in ethical business practices. Guided by Carl’s leadership, a small team of five evolved into a self-sustaining manufacturing powerhouse. Today, BCT proudly stands 330+ employees strong and celebrates the completion of our cutting-edge foundry, a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Make sure that you and the people around you are working safely.

2. Welding on all required thicknesses and materials such as 1/16" + with AR, A36, Stainless Steel, and Manganese using the proper filler metal.

3. Fitting/assembling independently including training others.

4. Expert in open table fitting/welding.

5. Expert at reading blueprints.

6. Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

7. Take direction from a lead or leader on assigned daily tasks.

8. Determine what proper tools and machinery are required to complete the production schedule.

9. Complete a final inspection of all parts so that they meet the quality standard.

10. Complete required monthly safety training.

11. Complete required PMs on department machinery.

12. Provide support and backup as needed and all other assigned projects and/or tasks.

13. Helps drive and support BCT's Culture and Core Values.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

10+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
10+ years of welding/fabrication experience.
The ability to lay out, position, align, and square parts.
Attention to Detail and thoroughness with all tasks.
The ability to make decisions and follow through.
The ability to perform multiple welding disciplines such as GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW.

Education and/or Experience