2nd Shift Welder

# 2nd Shift WelderWAUNAKEE, WI 53597## Description
** Job Summary
** The Welder is responsible for fitting, joining, and repairing metal parts and assemblies using welding techniques commonly applied in a metal fabrication environment. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards to ensure welded products meet specifications and customer requirements.

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- ** Key Responsibilities
*** Set up, adjust, and operate welding equipment (MIG, TIG, Stick, or other processes as required).
* Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and welding symbols to determine weld requirements.
* Fabricate and assemble metal components using welding, cutting, grinding, and finishing techniques.
* Inspect welds to ensure conformance with specifications and quality standards.
* Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of welding equipment.
* Follow established safety procedures, including use of PPE, fume extraction, and safe handling of hot materials.
* Work collaboratively with fitters, assemblers, and other production staff to complete jobs on time.
* Identify and communicate defects, material shortages, or equipment issues to supervisors.
* Support continuous improvement efforts to improve weld quality, efficiency, and workflow.## Qualifications
** Qualifications
* ** High school diploma or equivalent required.
* Completion of welding training program or apprenticeship preferred.
* 2+ years of welding experience in a fabrication environment preferred.
* Welding certifications (AWS or equivalent) a plus.
* Proficiency in welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick, flux-core, or shop-specific processes).
* Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings.
* Knowledge of metal properties, welding standards, and fabrication processes.
* Skilled in using hand tools, grinders, clamps, and measuring instruments.
* Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
* Basic problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
* Teamwork and communication abilities.

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- ** Key

Competencies:

**** Technical
* ** Welding Proficiency – Skilled in MIG, TIG, Stick, or Flux-Core processes, depending on shop requirements.
* Blueprint & Welding Symbol Reading – Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and welding symbols.
* Fabrication Knowledge – Understanding of cutting, fitting, grinding, and finishing processes.
* Quality Inspection – Ability to inspect welds for penetration, defects, and conformance to tolerances using gauges and visual inspection.
* Equipment Setup & Maintenance – Competence in setting welding parameters, maintaining torches, gas flow, and power supplies.
** Safety
* ** PPE & Safety Compliance – Consistent use of helmets, gloves, respirators, and protective clothing.
* Hazard Awareness – Knowledge of risks such as burns, sparks, UV radiation, fumes, and fire hazards.
* Safe Material Handling – Ability to position and secure heavy parts safely with clamps, jigs, or hoists.
** Workplace
* ** Attention to Detail – Precision in weld quality, part fit-up, and finishing.
* Time Management – Meeting production deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
* Teamwork & Communication – Collaborating with fitters, assemblers, and supervisors to complete jobs.
* Adaptability – Flexibility to shift between welding processes and varied fabrication tasks.
** Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement
*** Troubleshooting Weld Defects – Identifying porosity, cracks, or distortion and applying corrective measures.
* Process Improvement Awareness – Suggesting better setups, techniques, or fixtures to improve efficiency and quality.

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- ** Physical Demands
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential…