Welder - Level TBD

ETC is seeking an experienced Welder II to join our Mazomanie manufacturing team. This hands-on role is responsible for fabricating and welding structural components to print specifications while meeting quality, safety, and productivity standards. The ideal candidate brings strong production welding experience across multiple processes (MIG, Stick, and Flux Core), the ability to read blueprints, and a commitment to precision, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Representative Responsibilities:
• Fabricates, welds, grinds, cuts, and erects structural metal frames to standards and specifications
• Operates cranes to move structural frames and other materials around the shop
• Plans procedures and selects tools and materials to follow work order to completion
• Sets-up welders for MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core
• Fabricates product by cutting and welding metals
• Ensures parts are fabricated to print specifications
• Maintains expected productivity output levels and completes assignments as scheduled
• Completes paperwork correctly, labels parts per order and forwards the product to the next station
• Follows production priorities
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions irregularities, and continuing needs
• Ensures product quality meets standards by frequently checking work
• Ensures quality meets standards by checking measurement and parts are welded to meet the correct orientation
• Selects the appropriate welding application and performs visual quality checks to ensure welding reflects correct penetration
• Applies specified finish through use of proper grinding techniques.
• Follows ISO procedures
• Uses appropriate documentation, e.g., ECRs and NCMRs, to identify and communicate issues
• Adheres to safety standards at all times
• Ensures that safe methods and practices are used
• Abides by safety procedures, work practice controls, and OSHA guidelines
• Wears personal protective equipment when required
• Informs management of any safety concerns when they arise
• Learns new tasks, procedures and assemblies as needed
• Listens to, understands and follow instructions while learning new assignments
• Recognizes unusual circumstances and asks intelligent questions when necessary
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment
• Ensures after task is completed, floor is swept and tools are returned to designated area
• Maintains tools regularly
• Ensures that machines are cleaned and maintained as scheduled
• Informs manager or team lead of supply needs
• Shuts welder and gas off at the end of each shift
• Other duties as assigned
• Completes special projects and requests in a timely and positive fashion

Minimum Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
• Formal one year technical diploma in welding or equivalent work experience
• 3 years production welding experience, structural welding experience preferred
• Proven competency to be able to be certified in:
• AWS D1.1 3G SMAW Certification
• AWS D1.1 1G FCAW Certification
• AWS D1.1-08 GMAW Certification
• Knowledge of metalwork theory
• Knowledge of various welding techniques (TIG, MIG, Stick, Flux Core) and able to adjust equipment to its proper setting
• Strong welding skills
• Knowledge of finish grinding with various types of grinders
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids
• Good organizational skills
• Good math skills
• Basic English skills to understand quality, safety, work instructions, personnel information, etc.
• Proven ability to understand instructions and follow directions
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools
• Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement and respond to change
• Able to work at a fast paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, vision protection, steel-toed shoes and other appropriate protective equipment
• Able to lift, carry, push and or pull up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Able to Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, grasp and reach overhead and outward frequently
• Able to read blueprints
• Able to use a variety of hand tools
• Able to drive Forklift and operate pallet jack
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to operate overhead cranes