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2nd Shift Welder

Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Posted: 08/30/2024 Job Number: 742327 Pay Rate: 25.00 Industry: Metals / Machine Shop

Job Description

Position Title: 2nd Shift Welder

Wage: $25-$30/hour

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 3:30pm-1am

QPS Employment Group is hiring Welders at a company in Oconomowoc, WI. If you're looking for a great company to learn and grow with, this is your opportunity. Apply now!

Welder Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Knowledge of setting up and operation of welding machines
- Table fabrication duties include measuring and welding the angle degree according to print with sections of material
- Read measuring tools (tape measure, square, dial calipers, digital protractor)
- Operate hand/air tools and electric grinders
- Read and interpret work instructions and AWS welding symbols from blueprints
- Perform MIG, TIG, or fabrication welding assignments to meet daily production while maintaining standards of quality and quantity
- Measure and weld the angle degree according to print with sections of material cut on saw during previous operation
- Roll form material when required for large radius jobs (standard rolled turns will be provided by designated employees); assemble angle change, straight sections and turn to print using a MIG Welder and other fabrication tools while maintaining dimension and angle tolerances; form flanges and gear rack and install according to print
- Confirm angles and dimensions during fabrication and report any deviations to supervisor
- Identify and obtain accurate welding fixtures as called by work order
- Count and verify weldment ID Number; enter data into computer software to create paint tag for final operation
- Communicate shortages, scrap, delays, and any deviation of standard work to the supervisor when applicable
- Complete daily timesheet and paperwork
- Maintain D1.1 welding certification; applies to welders who complete welding operations that require D1.1 certification

Welder Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1-year of welding experience or equivalent advanced education
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Complete standardized written documentation and correspondence; professionally communicate in one-on-one and small group situations
- Ability to perform basic electronic tasks using computer software and Microsoft Office
- Environment is a modern production facility with heat and air conditioning
- Stand; use arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate welding gun, hold fabrication parts in place, wire, fixtures, and products and hold fabrication parts in place
- Repetitive use of a MIG welding gun at shoulder level or below
- Occasionally stand on an elevated step or ladder while performing the duties of this job
- Use of hands and fingers required to manipulate hand grinders and other fabrication tools
- Stand, walk, squat, kneel, bend, twist, and reach while performing the duties of this job
- Lift up to 30lbs regularly
- Lift 30 to 50lbs intermittently
- Lift 50 to 70lbs with assistance occasionally
- Physically relocate product throughout the day regularly
- Reach and climb occasionally.

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.

Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
- Over 30 years of staffing experience

Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

teresa.considine@qpsemployment.com
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