Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a full-time position available for a highly motivated Welder/Fabricator at our Fabrication Shop located in Waukesha, WI.
The Welder/Fabricator 2 will be primarily responsible for manufacturing equipment and components by
performing duties such as reading and interpreting fabrication drawings, preparing raw materials, welding
pipe and structural steel assemblies, quality control and assembly of components in a shop environment
or on construction sites. Training and tools will be provided. The ideal candidate will have an
understanding of various welding processes and will have worked previously in a Fabrication or
Manufacturing environment. The candidate should have a strong work ethic, be highly motivated, and be
familiar with working in high paced shop environments to meet strict deadlines.
Typical Shifts are Monday - Thursday (Four - 10-hour shifts); Occasional Friday shifts (Overtime)
Essential Duties:
- Read, interpret, and follow fabrication drawings, specifications, weld symbols, bills of material, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately fabricate equipment and products.
- Control set-up, laying out work using jigs and/or fixtures or open table layouts to fabricate assemblies.
- Understand how to properly complete various material preparation tasks such as cutting, beveling and drilling.
- Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.
- Carry out assembly of equipment and components per engineering drawings.
- Operate various machinery and tools in shop such as forklifts, hand tools, power tools, cranes and others related to the job's needs.
- Perform shipping and receiving job duties.
- Track shipments and update Microsoft Excel Files
- Prioritize workflow through effective communication with management staff.
- Open to travel with incentives.
- Able to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 years of fabrication experience as welder or equivalent training
- Certification of one or more welding processes (i.e. GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW)
- Can regularly lift up to 100 pounds.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- Welding/Fabrication Technical Diploma or other similar formal training
- Qualified or ability to qualify to weld in accordance with ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3 and AWS D1.1.
- Experience as a Millwright, or in the construction, rough carpentry, plumbing or other trades and non-metallic fabrication.
- Rotary equipment experience
- OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and Confined Space Training, and other relevant safety training certificates. Certified to operate heavy machinery such as forklifts, jib cranes, manlifts, telehandlers and skid steers.
- Knowledge of industry and OSHA safety practices
- Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
If you have strong communication, time management, and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a fast-paced team, complete the online application process for this job posting at /careers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.
Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.