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Manual Welder

WelderSkilled Trades & Field Services

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Key Responsibilities

Perform TIG welding on metal components and precision parts, producing clean, consistent welds according to engineering drawings, specifications, and production

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WelderSkilled Trades & Field Services

DIRECT HIRE: An awesome opportunity for an experienced Manual Welder to join a dynamic team.

📍 Working Location: Hartland, WI.
💰 Pay: $22hr - $28hr (depending on experience)
Base Hourly Schedule: M - F, 6am - 2:30pm
Full Benefits

Responsibilities:

Perform TIG welding on metal components and precision parts, producing clean, consistent welds according to engineering drawings, specifications, and production requirements
Set up and operate TIG welding equipment, selecting appropriate amperage, tungsten, filler material, shielding gas, and welding techniques based on material type, thickness, and joint configuration
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, dimensions, and tolerances to determine proper welding sequence, fit-up, and finished-part requirements
Prepare metal components for welding by measuring, cutting, grinding, deburring, cleaning, and positioning parts to ensure proper fit and weld quality
Fit and align components using fixtures, clamps, jigs, and work holding devices to maintain accurate positioning throughout the welding process
Weld a variety of metal components and assemblies while maintaining proper penetration, bead appearance, dimensional accuracy, and overall weld integrity
Monitor welding conditions and adjust machine settings, torch positioning, travel speed, and filler material as needed to maintain consistent weld quality
Perform visual and dimensional inspections of completed welds and parts to identify defects, distortion, incomplete welds, or dimensional discrepancies
Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring equipment to verify components meet required specifications
Grind, clean, blend, and finish welded components as required for final inspection or subsequent manufacturing operations
Troubleshoot welding, fit-up, tooling, and equipment issues and make adjustments to improve weld quality and production efficiency
Maintain welding equipment, fixtures, tools, and work areas while following established safety, quality, housekeeping, and production standards

Skills/Qualifications:

2+ years of manual welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or metalworking environment.
2+ years of TIG welding experience with metal components and precision parts.
1+ year of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T/tolerances.
1+ year of experience setting up and operating TIG welding equipment, including selecting tungsten, filler material, shielding gas, and machine settings.
1+ year of experience performing weld inspection using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
1+ year of experience with metal preparation, fit-up, grinding, deburring, cleaning, and finishing.
1+ year of experience using fixtures, clamps, jigs, and work holding equipment to accurately position components.
1+ year of experience troubleshooting welding equipment, tooling, fit-up, and weld-quality issues