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Steel Welder-2nd Shift

API Heat Transfer
API Heat Transfer Salary
Ridge, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. We are looking for associates who look forward to coming to work and want to make a positive impact on our production team as a First Shift Welder.

What We Offer:

  • Health and welfare benefits are eligible day 1, generous PTO plan, 11 paid holidays
  • Quarterly attendance bonuses
  • 401(k) plan with company match

What Our Location Offers You:

  • A quant village in Dodge County founded on a railroad line named for the iron mined in the area
  • Located 50 minutes away from Wisconsin's largest city, Milwaukee
  • Great team environment in which you matter and make a difference

What You Will Do:

  • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions: Vertical, horizontal, or overhead
  • Read blueprints / drawings and take / read measurements to plan layout and procedures
  • Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
  • Set up components for welding according to specifications
  • Operate angle grinders when necessary to prepare parts to be welded
  • Align parts to be welded using calipers, rulers, measuring tapes, clamps, fixtures...etc.
  • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
  • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

What You Bring:

  • Proficient in GMAW (gas metal arc welding) and GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding)
  • Capable of adjusting machines to different material thickness
  • Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
  • Able to communicate and work/weld with others
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds routinely
Additional Requirements: Qualified candidates will be asked to complete a weld test to D1.2 AWS (American Welding Society, Structural Welding Code - Aluminum)

Check out the COOL things we've been up to!

  • Cube Cooling for Frac Truck
  • Turnkey Solutions for Nonalcoholic Beer & Wine
  • Heat Exchanger for Pharmaceuticals

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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact API Heat Transfer at (716) 684-6700 for assistance.


The company rejects all forms of unlawful discrimination, not only because it is against the law, but because it is inconsistent with our corporate values. This includes unlawful discrimination because of a person's race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, sexual preference, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category as defined by applicable state or federal law. Employment decisions are made with regard to lawful considerations.

 

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