Job Summary

Lays out, fits, assembles and welds fabricated components to achieve specified results while adhering to specific internal and customer-driven quality standards and scheduling requirements as a welding team member in a metal fabrication environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up welding equipment and prepares material for
• Lays out, fits, assembles or welds product using Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Gas-Metal Arc Welding; Gas- Tungsten Arc Welding, Submerged Arc Hand Welding, Plasma Arc Welding, or Shielded-Metal Arc
• Plans layout, assembly and welding using knowledge of geometry, metallurgy and welding techniques.
• Operates other shop equipment if needed to prepare components for welding or as directed by Team
• Repairs product by dismantling and reassembling using common shop
• Adapts to project requirement variables including the types of metals welded, subprocesses used, trade name of equipment used, work site location (in-plant, job shop, off site), method of application (manual, semiautomatic), high production or custom work, type of joints welded (seam, spot, butt, fillet, ).
• Passes employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations, if required.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Knows and complies with all personal, machine and facility safety practices and regulations; understands and follows company workplace

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must be able to weld out of position; may be required to weld
• Must be able to lift 0 – 50 pounds frequently; 50 – 75 pounds occasionally; over 75 pounds rarely.
• Must be able to routinely stand, sit, stoop, twist and bend throughout a nine-hour shift.
• Must have excellent manual dexterity and a level of
• Visual acuity (corrected) required for inspecting work and reading written material, blueprints, work orders,
• Hearing ability sufficient to monitor equipment sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be proficient at blueprint interpretation including weld symbol recognition; must be able to read and interpret work orders, drawings, layouts and technical / non-technical information and use this information to evaluate and execute a welding process, as well as work from oral instructions.
• Must be proficient in math and able to competently apply it in the production
• Must be familiar with shop equipment such as grinders, drill presses, saws, welding fixtures/tables, etc.
• Must be able to use standard measuring tools, hand tools and material handling equipment commonly used in metal manufacturing.
• Must be able to communicate and interact successfully with supervisors and co-workers.
• Must be able to work and pay attention to detail in a fast-paced team environment, but also be able to work independently with minimal
• Must have an excellent work ethic and superior attendance.

Education and Experience Required

• At least 1 year of welding experience in metal fabrication environment required.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Minimum High School Diploma / GED

Wisconsin Metal Fab is and Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Shift Hours: 1st Shift 6am- 4pm Monday through Thursday, 2nd Shift 4pm-2am Monday through Thursday.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What shift are you interested in?

Experience:

• Welding: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person