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We are hiring a brilliant Welder to join our passionate team at Mead & Hunt in Waukesha, WI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Welder is an amazing opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, problem-solving and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Welder at Mead & Hunt today!

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a full-time position available for a highly motivated Welder/Fabricator at our Fabrication Shop located in Waukesha, WI.

The Welder/Fabricator will be primarily responsible for manufacturing equipment and components by performing duties such as reading and interpreting fabrication drawings, preparing raw materials, welding pipe and structural steel assemblies, quality assurance and quality control inspections, and assembly of components in a shop environment or on construction sites. Training and tools will be provided. The ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of various welding processes and will have worked previously in a Fabrication or Manufacturing environment. The candidate should have a strong work ethic, be highly motivated, and be familiar with working in high paced shop environments to meet strict deadlines.

 

Essential Duties

• Read, interpret, and follow fabrication drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of material, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately fabricate equipment and products.
• Control set-up, laying out work using jigs and/or fixtures or open table layouts to fabricate assemblies, or rework finished products.
• Understand how to properly complete various material preparation tasks such as cutting, beveling and drilling.
• Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.
• Carry out assembly of equipment and components per engineering drawings.
• Operate various machinery and tools in shop such as forklifts, hand tools, power tools, cranes and others related to the job’s needs.
• Perform QA/QC checks. Communicate any concerns or issues with Fabrication Manager and appropriate team members as necessary.
• Prioritize workflow through effective communication with management staff.
• Up to 25% travel with a travel incentive.
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 to 5 years of fabrication experience as welder or pipefitter
• Basic understanding of Microsoft office.
• Must be able to drive under company policy.
• Must have knowledge of any of these welding processes (i.e. GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW)
• Ability to read fabrication prints and recognize welding symbols and specifications
• Strong basic math skills and competent mechanical aptitude
• Must be thoroughly familiar with welding and material preparation equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability as a critical thinker with great organization skills, and extreme attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately.
• Highly self-motivated individual that is a quick learner, takes initiative, and can think on their feet.
• Tenacious follow-up skills, and robust time management skills with the ability to prioritize while working under strict deadlines.
• Willingness to cross-train and perform the tasks of other Fabrication Facility roles in addition to the primary assigned position.
• Knowledge of industry and OSHA safety practices
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record
• Can regularly lift up to 100 pounds

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Welding/Fabrication Technical Diploma or other similar formal training
• Qualified or ability to qualify to weld in accordance with SME B31.1, ASME B31.3 and AWS D1.1.
• Experience as a Millwright, or in the construction, rough carpentry, plumbing or other trades and non-metallic fabrication.
• Rotary equipment experience
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and Confined Space Training, and other relevant safety training certificates
• Certified to operate heavy machinery such as forklifts, jib cranes, manlifts, telehandlers and skid steers.

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Benefits of working as a Welder in Waukesha, WI:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Attractive package