Hand Welder & Metal Finisher – Custom Metal Stamping (1st Shift)

Impact Solutions•West Bend, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A direct-hire, 100% onsite Hand Welder & Metal Finisher role with a family-owned, ISO 9001:2015-certified metal stamping and custom finishing company in the West Bend, Wisconsin area. The position is part of the first-shift team and reports directly to the Welding Supervisor. The company describes itself as debt-free, growing, and supportive, with a lean team culture and average employee tenure of 8–10+ years. Candidates may bring welding or finishing experience, or be mechanically inclined and motivated to learn through on-the-job mentorship. The role involves hand welding, metal joinery, weld finishing, grinding, and surface preparation for custom metal stampings, forming dies, fixtures, prototypes, and laser-cut components. The work includes checking welds against quality standards and customer specifications, maintaining fixtures and workstations, and helping the production team meet schedules. The advertised starting rate is up to $24.00 per hour, based on experience, with overtime opportunities and health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.

Requirements

Reliable daily attendance and punctuality.
Commitment to workplace safety and quality.
Collaborative, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn fabrication techniques.
Live within a daily 45-minute driving radius of the West Bend, Wisconsin area.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States; the posting specifies U.S. citizens or Green Card holders.
Work onsite in a production environment.

Nice To Haves

Practical exposure to or background in hand welding, metal grinding, deburring, or shop fabrication; motivated candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and work ethic may be trained.
Ability to read basic mechanical drawings, blueprints, or shop fabrication sketches.
Experience with metal stamping presses, laser cutting equipment, or custom tool and die setups.
Vocational coursework, technical diploma, or AWS welding certifications in MIG/TIG processes.

Responsibilities

Perform manual MIG, TIG, or arc welding to join custom metal stampings, forming dies, fixtures, prototypes, and laser-cut assemblies.
Use pneumatic and electric grinders, sanders, and deburring tools to smooth welds, blend seams, remove flash, and prepare metal surfaces.
Visually inspect weld joints and structural fabrications for compliance with ISO quality standards and customer specifications.
Set up, align, and maintain manual welding fixtures, positioning equipment, and hand tools.
Maintain clean, organized workstations and follow 5S shop practices.
Work with supervisors and shop-floor teammates to keep high-priority production runs on schedule.