MIG Welder - 3rd Shift

Generac • Eagle, WI

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About The Position

Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform MIG, aluminum, TIG, electric, or robotic welding to fabricate parts used in product-line assembly and create high-quality finished products. Components may be standardized or customized in design and function. The position is offered at Welder I, II, and III levels, with responsibilities and qualifications varying by level. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with Friday overtime based on business needs. Starting wages are $21.25 per hour for Welder I and $25.50 per hour for Welder II, plus an 11% shift premium. Employees may also earn a quarterly bonus of up to 6%, based on overall site performance and key success metrics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or certification.
• Welder I: Pass the internal written and physical weld test.
• Welder I: Understanding of welding fundamentals.
• Welder I: Basic welding experience and/or training.
• Welder I: Basic knowledge of MIG welding equipment.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a team environment.
• Welder II: One year of production welding experience and successful completion of the internal weld test.
• Welder II: Working toward an apprenticeship or certification.
• Welder II: Manufacturing experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes, or related experience.
• Welder II: Basic knowledge of MIG and TIG welding equipment.
• Welder II: Crane certification.
• Welder III: Two years of production welding experience and successful completion of the internal weld test.
• Welder III: Experience in root-cause problem-solving methods such as 5 Why, 8D, or PDCA.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company and site safety rules.
• Operate all equipment needed for the job safely and effectively.
• Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.
• Train new employees or employees learning new work areas according to work instructions and standard work.
• Follow established procedures, processes, and policies.
• Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to perform welding tasks accurately.
• Assist with the robotic welder.
• Perform intermediate MIG (GMAW) welding (Welder II).
• Troubleshoot and resolve welding-related issues efficiently (Welder II).
• Operate and maintain welding equipment and tools proficiently (Welder II).
• Apply knowledge of aluminum alloys, their properties, and their reactions to welding processes (Welder III).
• Use aluminum welding processes, such as TIG (GTAW) (Welder III).
• Weld complex components using MIG, TIG, and stick welding (Welder III).
• Operate the robotic welder (Welder III).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity to earn a quarterly bonus of up to 6%, based on overall site performance and key success metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED