Aluminum Welder

Location

Beaver Dam, WI (including nearby communities such as Waupun, Horicon, Mayville, Fox Lake, Juneau, and Columbus, WI).

Shifts

1st Shift: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM

What We Offer

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  Full benefit package available after 30 days of employment.

  
  
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  Career growth and advancement opportunities.

  
  
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  Eligible for annual wage increases and additional increases based on performance.

  
  
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  Quarterly Incentive Program: Opportunity to earn up to four additional paychecks per year based on company performance metrics.

  
  

Job Summary

MEC is seeking an experienced Aluminum Welder to support our manufacturing operations in Beaver Dam, WI. This role is responsible for performing aluminum welding in a high-volume manufacturing environment while supporting production quality, process improvements, and welding operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on MIG welding experience, a strong understanding of metal fabrication processes, and the ability to troubleshoot welding issues and make process adjustments. Candidates with aluminum welding experience and a background in production quality or process improvement are strongly preferred. TIG welding experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

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  Perform MIG welding and support high-volume aluminum fabrication processes while maintaining quality and production standards.

  
  
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  Troubleshoot welding and manufacturing process issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions and process improvements.

  
  
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  Make necessary adjustments to welding processes, equipment, and tooling to improve production efficiency and quality.

  
  
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  Perform manufacturing floor process checks, review documentation, and ensure workstations follow current procedures and quality requirements.

  
  
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  Support new product launches, sample production, and process changes while communicating updates and training manufacturing personnel as needed.

  
  
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  Monitor scrap and rework, document findings, assist with capability studies, and work with Quality and Production teams to implement corrective actions.

  
  

Qualifications

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  High school diploma or equivalent, with experience in a high-volume manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.

  
  
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  3-5 years of hands-on aluminum welding experience preferred, with demonstrated proficiency in MIG welding. TIG welding experience is a plus.

  
  
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  Ability to troubleshoot welding processes, make equipment and tooling adjustments, interpret process documentation, and identify opportunities for improvement.

  
  
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  Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Welding certification preferred.