Set-up Welder

Mixer Systems•Pewaukee, WI

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Set-up Welder lays out, fits, aligns, clamps, and tack-welds components to prepare structural assemblies and weldments for final welding. This position works from blueprints, welding symbols, bills of materials, and job specifications to ensure proper material selection, joint preparation, dimensions, and fit-up. Work includes carbon steel and some stainless steel in various thicknesses up to approximately 2–3 inches. The Set-up Welder must work safely, maintain close tolerances, and identify fit-up or drawing issues before assemblies move to final welding.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
3+ years of experience in structural fabrication, weldment fit-up, or MIG welding.
Previous experience with structural fabrication, weldment fit-up, tack welding, or MIG welding in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, welding symbols, mechanical drawings, bills of materials, and other job specifications.
Ability to accurately use measuring tools and perform basic shop math, including fractions and decimals.
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand safety instructions, job documentation, and workplace communication.
Ability to use, or willingness and ability to learn to use, overhead cranes, forklifts, rigging, and lifting equipment safely.
Experience using air, electric, and manual hand tools; must have a basic set of hand tools.
Organized self-starter with the ability to work efficiently, independently, and as part of a team.
Reliable transportation and the ability to report to work as scheduled.
Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical assembly knowledge and experience.
Technical, vocational, or trade school training in welding or a related field.
Experience in general manufacturing, heavy equipment, or custom fabrication.

Responsibilities

Set up welding equipment, workstations, fixtures, and components according to blueprints, drawings, welding symbols, and job specifications.
Lay out, fit, align, clamp, and tack-weld components to prepare assemblies and weldments for final MIG welding.
Verify material type, dimensions, joint preparation, fit-up, weld locations, and assembly orientation before welding begins.
Work with carbon steel and some stainless steel in a variety of thicknesses up to approximately 2–3 inches.
Select appropriate welding settings, wire, shielding gas, tools, and equipment based on material type, thickness, and job requirements.
Use tape measures, squares, levels, fixtures, gauges, and other measuring tools to ensure assemblies meet required dimensions and tolerances.
Plan tack-weld sequence, bracing, and restraint to minimize shrinkage, movement, and distortion during final welding.
Identify and correct fit-up, alignment, distortion, material, or drawing discrepancies before releasing work for final welding.
Preheat material when required and regularly check work for compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
Safely move and position large steel components using overhead cranes, forklifts, rigging, and lifting equipment.
Maintain welding equipment, tools, fixtures, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
Complete work under limited supervision while meeting production, quality, and customer requirements.
Perform MIG welding and weld repair as assigned and within demonstrated skill level.
Perform mechanical assembly, grinding, cutting, drilling, bending, and other fabrication or assembly operations as needed.
Assist with assembly and erection of large or complex machines, equipment, and structural components requiring close tolerances.
Follow specific and general direction from the Plant Manager or other authorized shop leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.