Structural Welder (Direct Hire)
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Schedule
All new hires will complete a paid training and certification program on 1st shift before transitioning to a 2nd shift production schedule.
Training Schedule (6-12 Weeks)
- 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Monday – Friday
- Overtime required as needed
- Candidates must be available for extended shifts during training
Post-Certification Schedule
- 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
- Monday – Friday
- Regular 10-hour shifts and overtime as required
- Shift premium provided for 2nd shift employees
Compensation
- Starting Pay: $26.13/hour
- Certified Structural Welder Pay: $31.76/hour
- Potential Progression Rate: Up to $32.91/hour
- 2nd Shift Premium: $0.70/hour
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage after 30 days
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid major holidays following probationary period
- Career advancement opportunities through in-house certification programs
Position Summary
We are seeking skilled and motivated Structural Welders to join a leading manufacturer of heavy industrial equipment. This role is responsible for setting up, fitting, tacking, and welding ferrous and non-ferrous materials while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and workmanship. Successful candidates will complete company-sponsored certification training and become qualified to perform structural welding on large fabricated assemblies.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, fit, tack, and weld structural components and assemblies
- Read and interpret blueprints, complex drawings, and welding symbols
- Follow approved welding procedures and applicable welding codes
- Perform MIG/GMAW welding on structural steel components
- Cut, grind, fit, bend, and prepare materials for welding
- Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and code compliance
- Perform weld repairs, rework, and modifications as needed
- Clean and finish welds to required specifications
- Work collaboratively with team members to assemble large weldments
- Support quality inspections, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment
Minimum Qualifications
- Technical welding training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- GMAW (MIG) welding certification or 3-5 years of equivalent welding experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings
- Experience using measuring and layout tools such as calipers, squares, scales, and protractors
- Ability to pass company welding certification requirements
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Must meet U.S. Person requirements in accordance with ITAR regulations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience welding large structural steel or heavy industrial equipment
- Structural welding experience at the 400-level or equivalent skill level
- Experience welding with stainless steel filler materials
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing or heavy fabrication environment
- Familiarity with AWS or other industry welding standards
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting
- Ability to work in a manufacturing and welding environment
- Ability to safely handle welding equipment, tools, and materials
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Interview Process
- On-site welding assessment required
- Written welding evaluation (approximately 20 minutes)
- Practical welding test (approximately 1 hour)
- Interview with manufacturing leadership and welding personnel
- Welding test results typically provided within 24 hours
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for welders looking to build a long-term career with a stable employer that offers paid training, in-house certification, competitive wages, shift premiums, strong benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a high-quality manufacturing environment.
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Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.
Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.
