Job Description

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 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.  

Essential Duties:

• Structural steel fabrication, which includes the fitment and welding of large frames and tanks.
• 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.
• Prioritize workflow through effective communication with management staff.
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Some travel will be required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of fabrication experience as a welder
• Certification in FCAW or GMAW processes
• Experienced in structural steel fabrication
• Can regularly lift 50 pounds or more

  Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Welding/Fabrication Technical Diploma or other similar formal training
• Experience in pipe welding using GTAW or GMAW-P
• Experience in the fabrication of skid systems
• 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 
• Proficient in computer use

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.

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.

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