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Steel Welder - 1st Shift

API Heat Transfer
API Heat Transfer Salary
Franklin, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026
As a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions, API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 140 years. Throughout our history, we’ve built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance - from our innovative technologies to the people behind them. Experience has taught us that design and engineering expertise, supported by professionals who have a passion for their work, can bring about only one result: the ability to provide the right solutions for our customers.

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of a transformation.

Join Our Team

General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company, is seeking a skilled Steel Welder to join our Copper Brass Production team. This role is responsible for welding and fabricating carbon steel components used in the manufacture of industrial heat exchangers serving critical industries worldwide.

We are looking for individuals who take pride in producing high-quality work, maintaining safe work practices, and contributing to a team-focused manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

  • Perform MIG, TIG, Flux Core, and/or Stick welding on carbon steel components and assemblies.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions.
  • Prepare materials through grinding, fitting, aligning, and positioning prior to welding.
  • Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
  • Perform weld repairs as needed.
  • Safely operate overhead cranes, lifting devices, and production equipment.
  • Accurately complete production and quality documentation.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that drive safety, quality, and productivity.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
  • Strong measuring and layout skills.
  • Ability to use hand tools, grinders, and fabrication equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in heat exchanger, pressure vessel, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
  • AWS welding certifications.
  • Experience operating overhead cranes.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, welding fumes, and moving equipment.
  • Ability to wear required PPE, including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.

Why Join General ThermoDynamics?

  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Stable manufacturing environment with a global customer base
  • Safety-focused workplace culture

Apply Today

If you are a dependable welder who values quality workmanship and wants to build a career with a leading manufacturer, we encourage you to apply.

General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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