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Manual Welder

SST Direct

Job Location:

Waukesha, WI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 22 - 28

Posted: 2 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 30 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DIRECT HIRE:An awesome opportunity for an experienced Manual Welder to join a dynamic team.

Working Location: Hartland WI.
Pay: $22hr - $28hr (depending on experience)
Base Hourly Schedule: M - F 6am - 2:30pm
Full Benefits

Responsibilities:

Perform TIG welding on metal components and precision parts producing clean consistent welds according to engineering drawings specifications and production requirements
Set up and operate TIG welding equipment selecting appropriate amperage tungsten filler material shielding gas and welding techniques based on material type thickness and joint configuration
Read and interpret blueprints engineering drawings weld symbols dimensions and tolerances to determine proper welding sequence fit-up and finished-part requirements
Prepare metal components for welding by measuring cutting grinding deburring cleaning and positioning parts to ensure proper fit and weld quality
Fit and align components using fixtures clamps jigs and work holding devices to maintain accurate positioning throughout the welding process
Weld a variety of metal components and assemblies while maintaining proper penetration bead appearance dimensional accuracy and overall weld integrity
Monitor welding conditions and adjust machine settings torch positioning travel speed and filler material as needed to maintain consistent weld quality
Perform visual and dimensional inspections of completed welds and parts to identify defects distortion incomplete welds or dimensional discrepancies
Use precision measuring tools such as calipers micrometers gauges and other measuring equipment to verify components meet required specifications
Grind clean blend and finish welded components as required for final inspection or subsequent manufacturing operations
Troubleshoot welding fit-up tooling and equipment issues and make adjustments to improve weld quality and production efficiency
Maintain welding equipment fixtures tools and work areas while following established safety quality housekeeping and production standards

Skills/Qualifications:

2 years of manual welding experience in a manufacturing fabrication or metalworking environment.
2 years of TIG welding experience with metal components and precision parts.
1 year of experience reading and interpreting blueprints engineering drawings weld symbols and GD&T/tolerances.
1 year of experience setting up and operating TIG welding equipment including selecting tungsten filler material shielding gas and machine settings.
1 year of experience performing weld inspection using calipers micrometers gauges and other precision measuring tools.
1 year of experience with metal preparation fit-up grinding deburring cleaning and finishing.
1 year of experience using fixtures clamps jigs and work holding equipment to accurately position components.
1 year of experience troubleshooting welding equipment tooling fit-up and weld-quality issues