Welder 2nd shift

ETC•Middleton, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ETC is hiring a second-shift Welder for its Middleton, Wisconsin office. The role fabricates, welds, grinds, and finishes metal parts to work-order, print, quality, and safety requirements. The Welder sets up MIG, TIG, and spot-welding equipment, selects tools and materials, checks dimensions and weld quality, and completes production documentation. The position works Monday through Thursday and involves maintaining equipment and a clean work area while coordinating with other shifts and production teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
Formal one-year technical diploma in welding or at least one to two years of production welding experience.
Knowledge of metalwork theory and welding techniques, including TIG, MIG, and spot welding, and ability to adjust equipment settings.
Strong welding skills and knowledge of finish grinding with various types of grinders.
Mechanical aptitude.
Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and shop drawings.
Good organizational and math skills.
Basic English skills to understand quality, safety, work instructions, and personnel information.
Ability to understand instructions and follow directions.
Competence in basic dimensional measuring and ability to learn precision measurement tools quickly.
Commitment to quality and accuracy, and ability to implement and respond to change.
Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment while wearing hearing and vision protection, steel-toed shoes, and other required protective equipment.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, and to squat or kneel, bend or stoop, twist or turn, grasp, and reach overhead and outward frequently.
Ability to read blueprints and use a variety of hand tools.
Ability to drive a forklift and operate a pallet jack.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, weld, and grind parts to standards, specifications, and print requirements.
Plan procedures and select tools and materials to complete work orders.
Set up MIG, TIG, and spot welders with appropriate settings.
Cut and weld metals to fabricate products.
Maintain expected productivity levels and complete assignments on schedule.
Complete paperwork, label parts, and forward products to the next station.
Follow production priorities and document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs between shifts.
Check work, measurements, part orientation, weld penetration, and product quality against standards.
Apply specified finishes using proper grinding techniques.
Follow ISO procedures and use documentation such as ECRs and NCMRs to identify and communicate issues.
Follow safety procedures, work-practice controls, and OSHA guidelines; use required personal protective equipment and report safety concerns.
Learn new tasks, procedures, and assemblies; follow instructions and ask questions when needed.
Maintain a clean, organized work area; sweep floors, return tools, and clean and maintain machines as scheduled.
Maintain tools, inform the manager or team lead of supply needs, and shut off the welder and gas at the end of each shift.
Complete special projects and requests in a timely and positive manner, and perform other duties as assigned.