Mig Welder
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$23 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$18.81
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Job Description
• Perform and supervise MIG welding using wire up to 1/16th on plates and parts up to 2′′ in thickness, in flat, vertical, and angled positions.
• Preheat parts as required prior to welding.
• Set up parts per blueprint drawings using fixtures and measuring devices; inspect grooves, angles, gap allowances, squareness, and imperfections on parts.
• Train, mentor, and assist co-workers as needed to ensure consistent weld quality and skill development.
• Inspect materials, weld quality, and completed assemblies — recording results and flagging non-conformances.
• Operate a forklift to move and position heavy components safely.
• Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and Trackside quality standards; maintain a clean and safe work environment in line with 5S standards.
• Assist management with scheduling and workflow coordination across welding stages.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of welding processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• ISO procedure adherence.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• 1-2+ years of prior welding experience, with demonstrated ability to work to welding blueprints and specifications.
• Weld certificate of training.
• Proficiency with MIG welding machines including daily setup and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints and work instructions.
• Ability to use and read a tape measure to 1/32” increments, comfortable with carpenter’s squares, combination squares, levels, and basic welding tools.
• Experience using electric grinders.
• Physically fit — able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repetitively throughout the workday.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact effectively with co-workers and management.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work flexible hours and weekends when required.
• Safety-oriented mindset with commitment to a clean and hazard-free work environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience welding with hard-surfaced wire (e.g., Stoody) desired but not required.
• Certified sit-down forklift operator.
• Familiarity with torque specifications and calibrated measuring tools.
• Experience in an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing environment.