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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