3-Day Weekends)

Impact Solutions•West Bend, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A direct-hire opportunity with a stable, debt-free, ISO 9001:2015-certified custom fabrication company serving medical, printing, and packaging OEM partners. The company operates from a modern 30,000-square-foot facility in Washington County, Wisconsin, and reports average employee tenure of more than seven years. The position offers a four-day work week on second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., with three-day weekends each week. The welder produces custom fabrications, structural components, and prototypes using TIG and MIG processes. Work includes interpreting engineering drawings and weld symbols, fitting and laying out sheet-metal and structural assemblies, adjusting welding equipment and process parameters, and handling large weldments using shop equipment. Compensation is up to $28.00 per hour based on experience, with profit sharing, a 90-day performance review with potential for a raise, and a benefits package that includes 401(k) matching, PTO, and health coverage.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on TIG and MIG welding experience in custom metal fabrication.
At least 5 years of experience reading complex blueprints and interpreting structural weld symbols.
Reliable attendance, punctuality, and commitment to team goals.
Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Prior experience operating overhead bridge cranes and forklifts.
A strong record of employment longevity and multi-year tenures with previous employers.
U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status.
Reside within daily commuting distance of Jackson or West Bend, Wisconsin.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience welding tight-tolerance stainless steel or aluminum enclosures for medical-device capital equipment.
Active or previous AWS welding certifications, such as D1.1, D1.2, or D1.3.
Strong familiarity with adjusting weld parameters for thin-gauge stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel alloys.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality TIG and MIG welds on custom fabrications, structural components, and prototypes for medical, printing, and packaging applications.
Interpret manufacturing prints, engineering drawings, and structural weld symbols to ensure part accuracy and fit-up.
Set up and adjust welding machines, shielding gas mixtures, and heat parameters to meet quality standards.
Measure, position, align, and fit sheet-metal and structural components before final welding.
Use overhead bridge cranes and forklifts to position, flip, and transport large weldments through the shop.
Collaborate with fabricators and shop-floor leads to resolve design challenges and optimize custom job runs.