Aluminum Welder

Weldfab Manufacturing, LLC. • Full-time • Slinger, Wisconsin, United States • $44,170 - $60,028 / year • 2w ago

Aluminum Welder - First Shift

**All candidates complete a blueprint comprehension test and hands-on weld evaluation**

About WeldFab Manufacturing: Located in Slinger, WI, WeldFab has been fabricating custom sheet metal since 1990. Under new ownership since 2022, we're busy, growing, and ISO 9001:2015 certified - proud of the team we've built: skilled people who take their trade seriously. We move fast here, and we're looking for someone with the drive to match that pace.

The Opportunity: This is an opportunity to put your welding skills to work primarily on aluminum, with additional work in carbon steel, stainless steel, and galvanized steel, for a growing fabrication shop. You'll work hands-on across GMAW and GTAW processes, producing precision welds that meet customer specs and our ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.

The Compensation Picture:

Competitive hourly wage based on experience
401(k) with company match
Company-sponsored Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability; you pay no weekly premium for these
Health insurance, dental insurance, FSA, and HSA
Paid Time Off & Sick Time Off
Safety shoe program
Prescription safety glasses program
Discretionary Year-End Bonus

Your Schedule:

1st Shift: 5am-3pm Monday-Thursday; Friday overtime as needed ( typically 5-8 hours)

What You'll Do:

Set up and operate welding equipment to fabricate metal projects, primarily in aluminum, as well as carbon steel, stainless steel, and galvanized steel, using GMAW and GTAW processes
Complete welds and repairs using MIG and TIG processes
Interpret weld symbols and place precise welds; repair weld defects as needed
Weld in flat and horizontal positions using GMAW on aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel
Set up components for welding according to specifications
Perform basic weld machine maintenance, including straightening torches and changing wire barrels, contact tips, nozzles, and diffusers
Read and interpret precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Measure work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications
Log job information into the computer system
Inspect completed welds to ensure they're free of scale, spatter, or other discontinuities
Operate overhead cranes
Adhere to all safety standards and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

2+ years of hands-on aluminum GMAW welding experience required
Working knowledge of welding stainless steel, carbon steel, and galvanized steel
Experience grinding with both machines and hand tools
Basic math and measurement skills (addition, subtraction, decimal and fraction conversions)
Ability to accurately read a tape measure, micrometer, and caliper
Ability to read, write, and understand verbal and written work instructions, work orders, and customer specifications
Experience interpreting weld symbols
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

WeldFab Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer.

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