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Welding Lead - 2nd Shift

GenMet Corp.
Mequon, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026

Schedule: Monday–Thursday (Full-Time)

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We're seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our growing manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work, values workplace safety, and enjoys working in a collaborative production environment.

If you're looking for long-term employment with a stable company that values craftsmanship, we'd like to hear from you.

Position Summary

In this role, you'll fabricate and weld metal components according to engineering drawings and customer specifications. The ideal candidate has experience with MIG welding, understands fabrication processes, and is committed to producing quality work while maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.
  • Set up welding equipment and prepare materials before production.
  • Perform MIG welding on a variety of metal components (TIG experience is a plus).
  • Assemble and fabricate parts to meet customer quality requirements.
  • Inspect completed welds and verify products meet dimensional and quality standards.
  • Use precision measuring tools and standard inspection equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance and daily care of welding equipment.
  • Keep workstations clean, organized, and compliant with all safety standards.
  • Follow established production procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

We're looking for candidates who have:

  • Previous welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • The ability to obtain AWS D1.1 welding certification at a minimum.
  • Experience setting up and operating MIG welding equipment.
  • TIG welding experience is considered an asset.
  • Ability to read blueprints and fabricate parts independently.
  • Basic math skills for measurements, layouts, and inspections.
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Approximately two years of welding or fabrication experience, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on training.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive hand movements throughout the workday. Candidates must be able to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds and work in an active manufacturing environment.

What Makes You Successful

Successful team members are:

  • Safety-focused in every task they perform.
  • Committed to producing high-quality workmanship.
  • Dependable, organized, and able to manage priorities.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production setting.
  • Team-oriented while also capable of working independently.
  • Detail-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to providing a safe workplace, delivering exceptional quality, and exceeding customer expectations through teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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