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Skilled - Welder II

QPS Employment Group
43,680
United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha
Oct 16, 2026
Position Title: Welder II Wage: $43,680-$66,560/year Shift: 1st, 2nd Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm, 2:30pm-10:30pm, 12:00pm-8:00pm QPS Employment Group is hiring a Welder II for a company in Waukesha, WI. This is a direct hire opportunity on 1st or 2nd shift. Welder II Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Layout, fit, align, fabricate, and weld large structural assemblies, weldments, and heavy-duty components - Perform advanced fitting and structural welding with minimal assistance - Travel to customer facilities, when required, to support equipment installation, maintenance, repairs, or modification projects - Operate forklifts, cranes, and material-handling equipment to unload and position large components and assemblies - Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, fabrication methods, and setup requirements - Select appropriate materials and determine bracing methods to minimize distortion during fabrication and welding - Create layouts using templates, measuring devices, and fabrication drawings - Measure, mark, fit, and align components to prepare complete assemblies for welding - Select, align, and secure fixtures, tools, attachments, and materials on welding tables and fabrication equipment - Calculate and adjust welding parameters, including voltage, amperage, travel speed, and other process variables - Preheat materials as required by welding procedures and engineering specifications - Set up and operate TIG (GTAW), MIG (GMAW), orbital welding, plasma cutting, sheet metal fabrication, forming, and burning equipment - Operate fabrication equipment, including press brakes, shears, plasma cutting systems, and positioning equipment - Perform welding using multiple welding processes and transfer methods, including short-circuit, spray transfer, and pulsed transfer techniques - Fabricate and weld cylindrical assemblies using rotary positioners and turntables - Perform heat straightening operations using approved methods and equipment when required - Perform fit-up and tack welding activities while compensating for material shrinkage and distortion - Conduct ongoing dimensional and visual inspections throughout fabrication and welding processes - Adjust and correct fabrication issues to ensure compliance with engineering and quality requirements - Collaborate with engineers, production personnel, and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges - Complete projects subject to final inspection and quality approval - Mentor, train, and support junior welders and new employees - Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of welding and fabrication equipment - Operate forklifts, cranes, and hoists to load, unload, and move materials safely - Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures Welder II Requirements: - High school diploma or GED required - Technical certificate in welding, metal fabrication, or a related field preferred - 5+ years of TIG and MIG welding experience involving structural or heavy fabrication work preferred - Experience with complex fabrication projects, blueprint reading, and assembly processes preferred - Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and experience may be considered - Ability to successfully complete applicable welding procedure qualification tests and certifications - Demonstrated proficiency performing welds in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality standards - Experience producing high-quality welds on structural, pipe, tubing, or fabricated assemblies - Ability to safely operate forklifts, cranes, hoists, and other material-handling equipment - Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, operating procedures, schedules, and maintenance manuals - Ability to prepare routine reports and fabrication documentation - Ability to perform arithmetic calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division - Ability to perform layout calculations, dimensional measurements, and fabrication-related calculations accurately - Ability to apply practical judgment when performing fabrication, fitting, and welding activities - Ability to interpret written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions and solve fabrication-related problems - Ability to access technical drawings and documentation through electronic systems - Ability to utilize labor-reporting and production-tracking software - Basic computer proficiency for manufacturing and quality documentation - Frequent use of hands, fingers, and arms for welding, fitting, grinding, positioning, and material handling - Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing - Occasional walking, sitting, climbing, and balancing - Frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds - Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds - Ability to wear welding and fabrication PPE for extended periods - Ability to safely perform work in fabrication and manufacturing environments - Manufacturing and fabrication environment involving welding, metal fabrication, and assembly processes - Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment, lifting devices, sharp edges, hot materials, and fabrication machinery - Occasional exposure to welding fumes, airborne particles, sparks, heat, and electrical hazards - Moderate noise levels are typical, with hearing protection required in designated areas - Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including welding helmets, gloves, respirators (when required), safety glasses, and protective clothing, is mandatory IND999 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee. Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.