Welder

Welders looking to grow their skillsets with new technology, look no further! This opportunity is great for someone who enjoys learning, wants to continue to develop their skills, and works well on a team

What's in it for you: 

• A work/life balance! All of our shifts allow for ample time off. With our 1st and 2nd shifts working 4-10’s and our weekend shift working 3-12’s (but getting paid for 40 hours). 
• Some extra $. Pay for this position is based on experience PLUS you will receive a $2 hourly shift differential if you work 2nd or weekend shift. 
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and development.

What you will do: 

Manufacture parts per plant specification in an accurate and timely manner utilizing weld machine centers.

Responsibilities & Duties: 

• Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project. 
• Welding metals by using the appropriate materials for joining them. 
• Rework responsibly, including addressing parts that have been flagged for rework.  
• Checking finished work to make sure it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints. 
• Align components using calipers, rulers, etc. and clamp pieces.  
• Routine checks.  
• Comply with all quality, safety, and sanitation regulations.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent, one to three years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of both.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders and blueprints.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to critically think and solve problems.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “Occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more working time). 

• Frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently working on foot, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail bending and stooping.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud. 

EEO Statement: Wisconsin Steel & Tube provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.