Welding Operator Setup 2nd Shift

Fairbanks Morse Defense • Beloit, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME) is hiring a Welding Operator Setup employee for its manufacturing team in Beloit, Wisconsin. FME manufactures, assembles, tests, and distributes heavy-duty, medium-speed reciprocating engines under the Fairbanks Morse® and ALCO® brands, including marine power solutions for military and coast guard customers. The role performs assigned welding functions using a variety of procedures on production parts, sub-assemblies, and experimental jigs and fixtures. Training takes place on first shift before transition to the assigned second-shift position. The company evaluates performance and progression over approximately 520 hours. Standard second-shift hours are 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with an additional $1.00-per-hour shift differential. Overtime is regularly offered based on production demand and is voluntary, not mandatory. The listed break is at 5:30 PM and lunch is from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and prohibits dual citizenship due to NOFORN policy. Work involves ferrous and non-ferrous materials, production welding, setup, fabrication, inspection support, and use of welding and measuring equipment. High school completion is required; technical training is preferred.

Requirements

• Proven welding experience or technical welding knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of quality control principles.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and physical capability for manufacturing work.
• High school diploma required.
• Ability to work in a team-based manufacturing environment and independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-service mindset in a manufacturing or support environment.
• U.S. citizenship required; candidates cannot hold dual citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training preferred.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive job assignments, verbal instructions, sketches, blueprints, and welding procedures.
• Work to codes requiring third-party inspection verification.
• Perform setup operations on sub-assemblies and production parts.
• Perform welding on experimental jigs and fixtures.
• Plan, lay out, and assemble work with or without fixtures.
• Weld in all positions as required.
• Cut, trim, grind, fit, tack weld, weld, solder, flame cut, and anneal components.
• Select filler metals and welding variables to control distortion and shrinkage.
• Read and interpret welding drawings and specifications.
• Determine weld size and type when not specified.
• Complete setup and welding operations as assigned.
• Operate magnaflux equipment and identify defects for Quality Control review.
• Maintain tolerances up to 1/64 inch.
• Support changeovers or modifications on semi-automatic welding systems.

Benefits

• Second-shift differential of an additional $1.00 per hour.
• Overtime is regularly offered based on production demand and is voluntary, not mandatory.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Stable organization with continued investment in U.S. manufacturing excellence.

What This Job Offers

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