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Welder

QPS Employment Group
Kenosha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/8/2027
Position Title: Welder/Fitter

Wage: $24.00-$28.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:30am-3:30pm

We're seeking an experienced Structural MIG Heavy Plate Welder to join a fabrication team in Kenosha, WI. This role involves welding large structural components and heavy plate material in a custom job shop environment (not production welding). The ideal candidate will have strong experience welding thick plate, performing vertical welds, and working with heavy fabrication equipment. Join a company that has been serving industries such as power generation, construction equipment, and material handling for over 100 years with high-quality custom metal fabrication.

Welder/Fitter Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform structural MIG welding on heavy plate materials up to 2 inches thick
- Weld using .045 and 3/16 wire
- Execute vertical-up welds and other structural weld positions
- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols
- Perform fit-up and welding of large structural components
- Operate shop equipment, including drill press and band saw/saw equipment
- Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move heavy material
- Maintain weld quality consistent with structural fabrication standards
- Work in a job shop environment producing custom weldments

Welder/Fitter Requirements:
- Experience with Structural MIG welding on heavy plate
- Ability to weld up to 2-inch plate thickness
- Proven experience with .045 and 3/16 wire
- Ability to perform vertical-up welds
- Prior experience in a machine shop or heavy fabrication environment
- Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and drill presses and saws
- Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols
- Strong attention to quality and safety
- AWS structural welding experience or certification preferred
- Experience in custom fabrication/job shop environments preferred
- Experience with large weldments or heavy equipment components preferred
- Heavy fabrication and welding environment
- Handling large steel components and heavy plate
- Use of cranes and material handling equipment
- Standing, lifting, and welding for extended periods

IND999

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.

 

Salary : $24 - $28

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