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Welder

Kenosha, WI 53144

Posted: 11/07/2025 Industry: Welding/Fabricating Job Number: 47183

Job Description

Job Summary: The Welder II is an intermediate-level, skilled position performing a variety of welding and related tasks (e.g., brazing and cutting) using gas and/or electric welding equipment.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties assigned as necessary:

 

  • Reviews job orders (written or verbal) and interprets welding specifications according to code certifications, alignment, dimensional and general inspection requirements.

  • Sets up jobs, fits and positions weldments using fixtures, jigs, etc., and varies welding techniques, materials and equipment within recognized limits or procedures.

  • Performs welding and related tasks such as surface preparation, thermal cutting, grinding, etc.

  • Inspects welds and welded surfaces for proper bonds.

  • Cleans and maintains work area (daily), welding equipment and other tools of the trade.

  • Works in a safe manner at all times.

  • Insures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to IEA’s ISO and Quality standards.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

 

Physical Demands:

Maximum lifting requirement (pounds): 50 (infrequently), 25 (frequently).

Maximum moving requirement (pounds): 100.

Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following: Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, and twisting upper body; occasional climbing or sitting.

Working at heights off the ground up to: 10 feet.

Vision requirements: Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.

 

 

Position Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of MIG/TIG welding experience with strong work history dates

  • Ability to read and understand weld specs, shop drawings, job layouts and blueprints.

  • Ability to use basic math, measuring instruments (rules, etc.), gauges and templates.

  • Knowledge of working properties of structural metals and welding materials.

  • Skill in using and maintaining welding equipment and related tools of the trade.

  • Educational: Formal apprenticeship training is desirable but not essential.

  • Certificates, Licenses: Fork lift operator certification.

Meet Your Recruiter

Rhianna O’Shea
Recruiter

With a background in hospitality, I made the leap into recruiting when I joined Halpin — and I’ve loved every minute of connecting talent with opportunity! I’m passionate about building strong, lasting matches between clients and candidates by working with honesty, integrity, and a people-first approach.

When I’m not recruiting, you can usually find me listening to music, experimenting with photography, making art, getting lost in a good book, or hiking new trails.

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