Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.
WELDERWe are looking for a skilled Welder to join our team at the Wausau location. Welders work in a team environment where we build motors and generators to our customer specifications with Safety and Quality as top priorities. Join our growing team and become part of a great place to work!!Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Tack weld body frames and rings
• Weld body frame, rings, and feet.
• Stack rotor laminations onto arbors and weld lams
• Blueprint reading and following job specs
• Approve and reject raw materials with respect to quality standards and record supplier performance.
• Select output and check them using appropriate methods and measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications etc.
• Inspect procedures of the entire productions cycle to ensure they are efficient and comply with safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to follow established procedures for safety, quality and general assembly.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Higher degree from a technical school is a plus.
• Certified welder - MIG, TIG, wire feed, aluminum and steel, preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.
• Basic computer literacy, preferred
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to understand the physical and mechanical properties of metal as affected by composition
• Mechanical working and heat treatments including metal cutting and grinding is desirable.
• Ability to coach and lead others with respect, dignity, strong communication skills written-verbal.

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits

• 401(k) and company match
• Dental, Medical, & Vision insurance- Day One!
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off, Day One!
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Onsite Physical Therapy

Schedule

• Day shift, Monday – Thursday, 10 hour shifts, Overtime work available

About WEG Electric Corp.WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net
We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.