Steel Welder - 3rd Shift

About the role

As a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions, API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 140 years. Throughout our history, we’ve built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance - from our innovative technologies to the people behind them. Experience has taught us that design and engineering expertise, supported by professionals who have a passion for their work, can bring about only one result: the ability to provide the right solutions for our customers. API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. We are looking for associates who look forward to coming to work and want to make a positive impact on our production team as a First Shift Welder.

Located in a quaint village in Dodge County founded on a railroad line named for the iron mined in the area, just 50 minutes from Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s largest city. Enjoy a great team environment where you matter and make a difference.

Check out the COOL things we’ve been up to! Cube Cooling for Frac Truck, Turnkey Solutions for Nonalcoholic Beer & Wine, Heat Exchanger for Pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions: Vertical, horizontal, or overhead
• Read blueprints / drawings and take / read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications
• Operate angle grinders when necessary to prepare parts to be welded
• Align parts to be welded using calipers, rulers, measuring tapes, clamps, fixtures…etc.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

Qualifications

• Proficient in GMAW (gas metal arc welding) and GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding)
• Capable of adjusting machines to different material thickness
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Able to communicate and work/weld with others
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds routinely

Requirements

• Qualified candidates will be asked to complete a weld test to D1.2 AWS (American Welding Society, Structural Welding Code - Aluminum)

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits eligible day 1
• Generous PTO plan