Welder

Hire-On Bonus: $3,000 total, paid in increments of $500 per month after hire!

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:00pm, possible OT on Friday

Pay: $23.00-$30.00/HR

Duties:

• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions

• Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs to complete electrical circuits

• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt parts into required configurations

• Detect faulty equipment operation or defective materials and report to supervisors

• Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, plasma arc, SMAW, resistance, submerged arc)

• Monitor fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, shrinking, or distortion

• Examine workpieces for defects and measure with straightedges, templates, or calipers to ensure specifications are met

• Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade

• Lay out, align, and secure parts and assemblies using precision measuring tools

• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter using scrapers, grinders, or arc-cutting equipment

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, and work orders to plan welding operations

• Adjust regulator valves to control gas flow and pressure for desired flames

• Weld aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys

• Determine required equipment and welding methods using knowledge of metallurgy and geometry

• Mark or tag materials with job numbers and piece marks

• Prepare material surfaces by removing scale, rust, grease, or other contaminants

• Select and install torches, tips, filler rods, and flux per welding chart specifications

• Position and secure workpieces using hoists, cranes, wire, or banding machines

• Clean or degrease parts using brushes, grinders, or chemical baths

• Repair products by dismantling, reshaping, and reassembling parts with cutting torches and presses

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of welding experience preferred (open to candidates with less if highly skilled)

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, production layouts, specifications, technical drawings, and work orders

• Proficiency in multiple welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, etc.)

• Strong knowledge of metallurgy, welding techniques, and safety practices

• Skilled in using measuring tools (straightedges, squares, calipers, rulers)

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in physically demanding environments

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal training or supervision

• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds

• Strong problem-solving skills for detecting and correcting defects

• Familiarity with hoists, cranes, grinders, and other welding-related equipment

What does Express offer to you??

• Weekly paychecks!
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses (Earn up to $125 for each person you refer!)

Why Express Employment Professionals, Appleton WI?

• Express, Appleton WI placed over 1,350 people in 2024 just in the Appleton area!
• We provide our associates with excellent comprehensive and competitive benefits!
• When you apply to us, you apply to 100+ companies in the Fox Valley!
• Over 170 people were hired to a permanent position in 2024.

Apply now:

Call - (920) 624-6100 to schedule a phone interview.

Address - 1033 W College Ave STE 100 Appleton, WI 54914

Email - jobs.appletonwi@expresspros.com

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