Production Welder 1 - 1st 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 have solid MIG welding experience and enjoy working independently. First shift hours are Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fit, align and weld or tack weld metal parts together following work instructions and established procedures.
• Use jigs and holding fixtures where available to location and position pieces and materials.
• Efficiently produce quality welds.
• Perform or assist with post weld cleanup, inspection and repair.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – H.S. Diploma or GED. Technical Diploma or Certificate in Welding preferred, but not required.
• Must have familiarity with GMAW (Mig), GTAW (Tig), and/or LBW (Laser Beam).
• Requires technical training in welding and/or less than 1 year of experience.
• Quality Assurance: The ability to perform visual inspection of welds and surface condition to ensure quality standards.

Physical Demands

• The ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds for up to eight (8) hours per day.
• The ability to bend and lift fifty (50) pounds between floor level and a height of five feet six inches (5'6").
• The ability to pull or push up to 1,150 pounds with the assistance of a cart with wheels.
• The ability to stand for up to eight (8) hours per day. Operator stands on a padded platform for approximately forty-five (45) minutes of each hour and stands or walks on concrete for approximately fifteen (15) minutes of each hour.
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to use hands to manipulate objects (i.e. set stops, etc.).