Welder / Fabricator

Welder / Fabricator

Location: Germantown, WI

Employment Type: Full-time, on-site

Compensation: $20-$40 an hour, depending on experience (DOE)

Schedule: 1st shift (OT as needed)

Job Highlights

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma/certification in welding or fabrication (preferred).
• 3–5 years’ experience in TIG and/or MIG (GTAW/GMAW) with steel, stainless, and aluminum; SMAW experience a plus.
• Strong math skills (geometry, trigonometry) for layout and fit-up.
• Proven fabrication, ability to interpret CAD drawings, and precision fit-up.
• Able to pass company welding tests; AWS D1.1/D1.3 or ASME procedures exposure is a plus.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Read/interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and technical specs.
• Troubleshoot weld/process issues (distortion control, heat input, gas coverage).
• Proficient with tapes, squares, calipers, protractors, and micrometers; comfortable holding ±1/32" (±0.8 mm) tolerances.
• Safe operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, aerial lifts, and common hand tools.
• Familiar with press brake, shear, saws, ironworker, plate roll, plasma/oxy-fuel cutting (nice to have).
• Clear written/verbal communication and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) techniques.
• Team player who collaborates across welding, machining, and assembly cells.

Physical Demands

• Regular standing, manual material handling, and verbal communication.
• Walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Detail-oriented vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lift/carry up to 55 lbs (use the proper rigging and lifting aids as expected).

Job Description

Summary

Under the supervision of a Fabrication Supervisor, the Welder/Fabricator is a key member of our cross-functional team producing industrial air solutions: duct sections, custom dampers, exhaust stacks, fuel/air/water trains (skids), and control room components. You will work alongside the fabrication team from layout through final weld and assist with fit-up for assemblies that must meet tight tolerances, code requirements, and customer specifications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize daily work to meet on-time delivery.
• Read prints and job packets; perform accurate layout, square/level checks, and fit-ups.
• Select process/parameters (TIG/MIG; wire, gas, filler) based on material and joint design.
• Prep joints: beveling, cleaning, fit-up, and tack using best practices to control distortion.
• Weld carbon/stainless/aluminum components; perform multi-pass and position welds as required.
• Fabricate parts by cutting, notching, drilling, forming, and grinding to spec.
• Straighten/manipulate weldments to tolerance.
• Build subassemblies and final assemblies (e.g., damper frames/blades/actuator mounts, stack sections, skid frames and pipe spools, and ductwork).
• Verify dimensions and weld quality; complete in-process and final inspections per specifications.
• Collaborate with upstream/downstream cells (burning, brake, paint, assembly) to meet schedules.
• Identify obstacles early (material shortages, print issues, fit-up conflicts) and communicate solutions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; follow OSHA/company safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production goals.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Technical degree/certificate in welding or related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years’ hands-on TIG/MIG experience with steel, stainless, and aluminum in a job-shop environment.

Core Skills

• Blueprint/WPS comprehension, weld symbol fluency, and GD&T basics.
• Measurement and layout mastery; comfortable using calipers, micrometers, and protractors.
• Safe rigging and material handling; ability to operate cranes, lifts, and forklifts.
• Quality mindset with documentation discipline (labels, heat numbers, revision control).

Why Join Us

• Build mission-critical industrial equipment with a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and on-time delivery.
• Variety of projects (custom dampers, stacks, skids, control rooms) keeps work challenging and rewarding.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities based on demonstrated skill.