Structural MIG Welder/Fabricator

Ready to Shape Steel with Precision?

Stoughton Trailers, an industry leader rooted in Wisconsin, is known for rigorous quality, uncompromising safety, and operational excellence. We’re seeking a Structural MIG Welder/Fabricator who thrives on building dependable equipment that keeps freight moving.

Is This You?

• Can you read blueprints and process sheets without breaking stride?
• Comfortable welding flat, horizontal, vertical down, and overhead?
• Experienced with both manual and robotic weld equipment?
• Confident with cranes, hoists, and precise measurement tools?

Where and When You’ll Work

• Shifts: 1st, 2nd, & Weekend
• Schedules:
  • Monday–Thursday: 5:30 AM–4:00 PM
  • Monday–Thursday: 4:30 PM–3:00 AM
  • Friday–Sunday: 5:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Overtime: Required as business needs

What You’ll Do

• Prepare parts and assemblies; set machines for carbon and stainless steels in various gauges.
• Use blocking, braces, jigs, wedges, drift pins, turnbuckles, and pry bars to align components.
• Lay down MIG welds in all required positions (flat, horizontal, vertical down, overhead).
• Grind or chip rough edges, remove surplus weld/scale, and finish to specification.
• Clamp and bolt straps or parts to hold tolerances.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting devices in a safe manner.
• Measure, verify, and record quality checks; operate robotic welding cells.
• Maintain safe, efficient, and highly productive work practices; uphold strong attendance.
• Work mandatory overtime as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Tools You’ll Use

• Wire feed welder (MIG), automatic welder
• Plasma cutter; oxygen/acetylene cutting torches
• Hand drill, hammer, needle gun, chisel, utility knives, putty scraper
• Disk sander, rivet gun, impact wrench, huck gun, grinder
• Clamps, combination square, tape measure

What You Bring

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, considering education and work experience.
• Certifications: Welder certification preferred.
• Core Skills:
  • Blueprint and process-sheet literacy; accurate use of gauges and tape measures.
  • Basic shop math (fractions, measurements).
  • Knowledge of welding practices and weld defect identification/repair.
  • Ability to set up and operate weld machines, oxy-acetylene torches, plasma equipment, and robotic welders.
  • Ability to pass written and hands-on weld tests.
  • Ability to pass pulmonary function tests.

Primary Equipment

MIG Welder

Accessibility

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.