Our client, a custom builder of medical vehicles and event transportation is seeking multiple Metalworking Specialists/Welders due to a completely new business line. This client serves a large medical carrier and has created a newstate of the art facility to efficiently refurbish and create new, patented Medical Trailers and Medical Units. This involves complete custom builds - nothing "off the shelf" - and all aspects of each unit is built in house in New Berlin, WI. This is truly a "cool" place to work - literally, as the 85Ksq.ft. facility is fully climate controlled - AND incorporates refurbished units to train staff and NEW custom builds with high-tech features within the medical realm. This role pays $27-$30 per hour based on experience and comes with a full benefit plan. Hours are standard at 6am -2:30pm with flexibility and ability for optional overtime.
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Metalworking/Welding - preferably in MIG/WireSteel/WireAluminum - and the ability to work in a team setting. Working with little supervision while following all health and safety standards is essential. The incumbent of this role will:
Perform metalworking, fabrication, and pipefitting on a variety of trailers and vehicles.
Perform cut, clean and setup of welding jobs.
Perform welding to comply with both safety and structural integrity of trailers and automotive builds.
Perform copper soldering/brazing.
Work in project teams as a subject matter expert in metalworking/welding around custom refurbishing work on medical trailers
Fabricate and assemble framework and build items, large and small, including copper, steel and aluminum structures
Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements
Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed
Lay out floorings, roofing or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible
Inspect and conduct repairs or maintenance
Use creativity and teamwork to tackle a variety of custom projects using strong carpentry/fabrication skills.
Qualifications
3+ years experience "building stuff" in the fabrication/metalworking/welding trade.
1+ years experience in MIG welding
Hands-on experience in working with materials including, steel, sheet metal, copper, lead and aluminum.
Understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction
Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, rulers etc.)
Ability to read technical documents and drawings
Ability to read and understand blueprints, manuals, and work with computers, machines and motion-control robots.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with teams.
Note on Experience Levels
We seek various levels of experience and will train candidates that have a base of skills in welding (1-2 years).
The target is candidates that have 3+ years experience and can build almost anything using metalworking and welding techniques.
The goal is to create a career path for younger workers to grow both skill and experience, obtain mid-level workers to use their skill/expertise and learn the business and become leaders and senior and expert skill sets/levels to become subject matter experts in the various needs of shop construction.