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Weld Trainee

QPS Employment Group
Darien, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
Position Title: Weld Trainee

Wage: $19.15/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:00am-4:30pm

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Weld Trainee for a company in Darien, WI. This is a potential to hire opportunity on 1st shift.

Weld Trainee Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform MIG welding and occasional TIG welding according to work instructions, quality standards, and safety procedures
- Fabricate and weld stainless steel tanks and related components to company and customer specifications
- Ensure all welds are leak-proof and capable of passing required pressure testing
- Verify that fixtures, jigs, and components are properly positioned before welding
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders to ensure accurate fabrication
- Perform precision grinding, smoothing, polishing, and finishing of stainless steel products
- Inspect completed work for weld quality, appearance, and dimensional accuracy
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures
- Assist experienced welders and participate in on-the-job training programs to further develop welding skills
- Work efficiently to meet production schedules and quality expectations

Weld Trainee Requirements:
- Previous welding experience required; MIG welding experience preferred
- Welding school, technical training, or related coursework is a plus
- Prior manufacturing or industrial experience preferred
- Ability to read measuring devices and basic blueprints is preferred
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training
- Willingness to learn new skills and accept coaching from experienced team members
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with elevated temperatures
- Must be able to stand for extended periods throughout the workday
- Frequently bend, reach, twist, stoop, and perform repetitive movements
- Ability to work safely with welding equipment and fabrication tools
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds when handling materials, parts, or equipment

IND022

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.

Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

 

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