Automated/Manual Weld Technician - 2nd shift in New Berlin, Wisconsin at Wenthe-Davidson Manufacturing

About Us

At Wenthe-Davidson, we’ve been leaders in custom tubular metal fabrication for over 80 years. As a 100% employee-owned company with more than 200 dedicated team members, every person here has a direct stake in our success. This means that our employees don’t just work for Wenthe-Davidson, they own a piece of it. Our commitment to continuous improvement, investment in state-of-the-art equipment, and long-term growth has fueled the recent expansion of our 109,000 sq. ft. facility with a new 27,000 sq. ft. addition.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will welding expertise, as well as excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of welding experience OR Associate Degree in Welding, Automation or related field (or currently working to complete degree) and three years of welding experience.
• Must be familiar with GMAW & GTAW. Experience/understanding of Plasma, Resistance/Projection, and/or Laser welding a plus.
• One year of experience working with automated welding equipment preferred.
• Experience with robot programming. Fanuc programming experience preferred.
• CWI or working toward certification preferred, but not required.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret routine correspondence (i.e. job routings, warnings, etc.). Ability to write and record information. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers .
• The ability to work independently.

Physical Demands

• The ability to stand and walk on concrete for up to eight (8) hours per day.
• The ability to bend and lift up to fifty (50) pounds between floor level and a height of five feet (5').
• The ability to bend and lift up to twenty (20) pounds between floor level and a height of six feet five inches (6'5").
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to use hands to manipulate objects (i.e. set stops, etc.).
• Quality Assurance: The ability to perform visual inspection of material quality, surface condition, machine caused flaws and blank dimensions to ensure quality standards.