Welder Jobs in Wisconsin

A Welder in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for performing various welding tasks to repair, install, and maintain metal structures and equipment. They use different techniques like MIG, TIG, and stick welding to join metal parts together, ensuring that they fit accurately according to the design specifications. Welders also inspect structures or materials to determine any potential faults, repair worn-out parts, and test welded surfaces for any flaws. They need to follow safety rules and regulations, maintain a clean work environment and may also be required to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.

Important skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, attention to detail, ability to use hand and power tools, good eyesight, physical stamina, and knowledge of metallurgy and welding techniques. They should also have good understanding of safety procedures and regulations. As for certifications, many employers require a high school diploma or equivalent, and Welders usually need to complete a welding training program. Obtaining a certificate or associate's degree in welding technology, or a certification from a recognized body such as the American Welding Society, can significantly enhance their job prospects. Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might have roles as a Welder's Helper, Machinist, or Construction Laborer.

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Nestlé USA

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Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio...

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At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective...

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Job Summary: This position operates various pieces of equipment to fabricate materials per customer specifications in conjunction with quality requirements, safety standards and manufacturing...

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Diesel Mechanic

  • GFL Environmental
  • Mosinee, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Mosinee, WI
  • 7 days ago

Safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned or leased heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment including rolling stock to ensure its ability to operate safely Our trucks...

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Mechanic

  • GFL Environmental
  • Stanley, WI
  • 15 days ago
  • Stanley, WI
  • 15 days ago

Safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned or leased heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment including rolling stock to ensure its ability to operate safely Our trucks...

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Lead Diesel Mechanic & Shop Manager

  • Avenica
  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 6 days ago

Location: Duluth, MN Compensation: $85,000 $100,000 / year (Dependent on Experience) Schedule: Full-Time | MondayFriday | In-Person | Relocation Assistance Available About the Opportunity Are you...

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Assembler - Seasonal

  • Generac
  • Berlin, WI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Berlin, WI
  • 4 hours ago

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen...

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Supervisory Diesel Truck Mechanic

  • Menomonie, WI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Menomonie, WI
  • 5 hours ago

We are a locally owned and operated trucking company based in Western Wisconsin seeking a Supervisory-Level Diesel Truck Mechanic to lead our in-house maintenance operations. This is a hands-on,...

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Summer Help - Assembler/Packager

  • Bruno Independent Living Aids
  • Oconomowoc, WI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Oconomowoc, WI
  • 6 hours ago

Overview Assemble electronic or mechanical products from blueprints using assembly fixtures and power bench tools. Cut & crimp wires, form, connect and perform simple soldering in accordance with...

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3rd shift Mechanic

  • Manpower
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 6 hours ago

Performs visual inspections, checks fluid levels, lubricates, and cleans parts, tightens, and adjusts components, replaces parts, calibrates sensors and gauges....

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Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic - T32

  • Air National Guard Units
  • Madison, WI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 7 hours ago

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC - T32, Position Description Number D1736P01and is part of the WI 115 AMXS, Wisconsin Air National Guard. *This vacancy is...

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Diesel Technician / Mechanic - Madison, WI

  • Transport Refrigeration
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 day ago

Job DetailsJob Location: MADISON OFFICE - MADISON, WI 53704Salary Range: $25.50 - $27.00 HourlyJob Shift: Multiple Shifts AvailableTransport Refrigeration, Inc. (TRI) | Full-Time 1st Shift & 2nd...

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Field Diesel Mechanic

  • Titan Machinery
  • Stevens Point, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Stevens Point, WI
  • 1 day ago

Overview Join the Titan Machinery team as a Case IH Diesel Mechanic. This position is responsible for performing diesel machinery diagnostics, repairs, maintenance, and pre-delivery work on...

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Assembler - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Kenosha, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Kenosha, WI
  • 1 day ago

Ready for great manufacturing, warehouse or industrial job opportunities? Take the first one by joining our team and finding your next growth opportunity in a safety- and team-oriented warehouse...

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Pre-Finish Assembler

  • Wisconsin Building Supply
  • Abrams, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Abrams, WI
  • 1 day ago

Wisconsin Building Supply operates locations throughout Wisconsin supplying windows, doors, roofing, siding, millwork, builders hardware, columns, trim, mouldings, cabinetry, countertops, decking,...

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Demographic Data for Wisconsin

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Salary for Welder Jobs in Wisconsin

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Highest Education Level

Welders in Wisconsin offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
Associate's Degree
18.0%
Bachelor's Degree
12.3%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%


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