Combo Welder

Build What Moves the World – Now Hiring Experienced Combo Welders

Must Have Maritime /Shipyard Experience

Work Location: Milwaukee, WI |
Pay: $354 |
Work Schedule: 1st shift 8am to 5pm

50 Hours a week

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the full-service fabrication industry to hire skilled Combo Welders ready to take on complex, high-impact projects in heavy industrial and shipyard environments. If you have the experience, precision, and drive to work on steel and aluminum vessel construction, this is your opportunity to join a team that builds with purpose and pride.

As a Combo Welder, you will play a critical role in the construction and fabrication of steel and aluminum structures, including vessels and other large-scale industrial components. Your craftsmanship will directly contribute to the strength, safety, and reliability of each finished product. This is more than welding—it’s precision work that supports essential industries and infrastructure.

• Perform high-quality welding on both steel and aluminum components
• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to meet precise project specifications
• Execute welding tasks in shipyard or heavy industrial construction environments
• Utilize hand tools effectively in a production setting
• Perform ship fitting duties as required
• Inspect completed welds to ensure structural integrity and adherence to quality standards
• Collaborate with team members while also working independently to meet deadlines
• Strictly follow all safety standards and protocols without deviation
• Travel as needed to support project demands
• Continuously expand your skillset through ongoing training and hands‑on experience

• Proven experience as a Welder in a shipyard, manufacturing, or heavy industrial construction environment
• Ability to weld both steel and aluminum
• Shipf itting experience
• Welding certification(s)
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem‑solving skills
• Experience using hand tools effectively in a production setting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Unwavering commitment to workplace safety
• Willingness and ability to travel as required
• Previous experience in lead, supervisory, or management roles
• Additional skills related to the construction of steel and aluminum vessels
• A demonstrated eagerness to broaden your skillset through continued education and company‑sponsored development.

If you are a certified Combo Welder with shipyard or heavy industrial experience and are ready to take on challenging, rewarding fabrication projects, we want to hear from you.

Pay: $34.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.