Welders -3rd Shift

MetalCraft of Mayville • Fall River, WI

6d • $19 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Metalcraft of Mayville is hiring third-shift Welders at its Fall River location. The role operates one or more welding machines or industrial robots to fabricate metal parts and assemblies to specifications, applying basic knowledge of welding theory in a production environment. The position reports to the Shift Supervisor. Starting pay is $19–$26 per hour depending on experience, with training available for applicants with basic skills. The overview mentions a $5 per hour shift premium; the benefits section separately lists a $2 per hour third-shift premium.

The work includes setting up and operating welding equipment, handling and positioning work pieces, performing basic MIG and TIG welding as needed, inspecting completed work, and maintaining equipment and the work area. Welders follow job specifications, quality requirements, operational standards, and safety regulations, and may work at different stations or perform related duties as production needs require.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of welding experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• Knowledge of welding equipment and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, welding symbols, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and vendors.
• Dependability.

Nice To Haves

• FANUC Robotic Certification is desired.
• A certificate or degree in welding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lift work pieces manually or with a hoist, and secure them in fixtures or load automatic feeding devices.
• Calculate and set machine controls for factors such as wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, gas type, and weld-rod type.
• Start machines, engage feed, and observe operations.
• Inspect and measure machined work pieces to verify conformance with specifications.
• Adjust machines by moving controls and guides.
• Unload welded frames from robotic welders and place them in appropriate containers.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts into the required configurations and positions for welding.
• Remove rough spots with portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Remove excess weld, slag, or spatter with hand scrapers, power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Replace worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools or brushes.
• File, sand, or shape machined parts.
• Maintain accurate part counts and label or tag finished-part containers with customer, part number, quantity, and shop order information.
• Perform basic MIG and TIG welding techniques as needed.
• Meet company quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.
• Read job specifications, including blueprints, quality control plans, and traveler notes, to determine welding type and material requirements.
• Use equipment and supplies in accordance with operational standards.
• Examine finished work pieces for conformance with specifications using operator inspection sheets, quality control plans, customer notes, and instruments such as gauges.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Robotic Welding Manager.
• Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly, and follow safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties or work at different workstations as production needs require.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, and birthday.
• Air-conditioned facility.
• Free health clinics.
• On-the-job training.
• Advancement and career opportunities.
• $1,000 signing bonus.
• Shift premium (the overview states $5 per hour; the benefits list states $2 per hour for third shift).

What This Job Offers

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