Skilled Welder

$20 - $25/Yr

Northwest Metal Innovators - Barron, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Barron, WI

About the position

We are looking for a skilled Welder with the ability to operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision. Must be competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions. The ideal candidate will also have a steady hand and great attention to detail. Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

Requirements

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MIG Stick, etc.)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Attention to detail
• Skilled in operating at least some type of vehicles like forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus but not required

Nice-to-haves

• Basic mathematics skills
• Basic knowledge of welding symbols and blueprint reading skills
• Ability to work with complicated welding tools like ox-fuel, plasma, mag-drills, etc.

Benefits

• Pay based on experience
• Full-time position