Description:Why Work for Us?
We’re a family owned business serving the Midwest and beyond with custom quality sheet metal parts and assemblies for over four generations. When our great-grandfather started this company in Racine, WI making iron parts for pot belly stoves he never would have dreamed that Jensen’s would still be around 100 years later, growing and still fabricating metal but now with cutting edge fiber optic technology. Over the years, we have been proud to remain a part of the Racine community while expanding into the international market.
At Jensen Metal Products we have long tenured employees. We offer a safe, clean working environment with state of the art, modern manufacturing and inspection equipment. We have room for growth and advancement and offer in-house Weld State Certification. Join us as we embark in an exciting journey of transforming raw materials into precision-engineered solutions.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and retirement benefits
- Paid vacation and additional PTO for having perfect attendance
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Employee discount
- Annual Safety PPE Reimbursement
Position Summary
Our company is looking for a highly talented Fabricator/Welder to join our dynamic team on 2nd shift, Monday - Thursday, 3:30pm-2:00am. We’re seeking a hardworking professional who likes meeting challenges and surpassing client expectations. Your chief responsibilities will include interpreting designs, monitoring machinery, and assessing welded components.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Interpret blueprints and drawings and take or 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 (i.e., cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
- Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
- Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
- Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
- Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Positive attitude and respect fellow employees
- Ability to perform well as a team
- Self-motivator and must be flexible to accommodate needs of your team
- Safety minded when performing task
- Ability and willingness to learn and be trained
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Must be able to work 2nd shift, Monday-Thursday, 3:30pm – 2:00am; To meet the needs of the customer’s occasional overtime may be required. The company will try and give as much notice as possible.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent certification
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a welder
- Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
- Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
- Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.) Must have own face-shield
- 5S is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs
- Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required
- Professional Certification (i.e., an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus
Physical Demands
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, hands, fingers, legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling of materials, and operating machinery.
- Perform repetitive motions using your hands and fingers such as, but not limited to, grasping, gripping, and holding.
- Carrying & lifting 10 – 50lbs. frequently
Job Type: Full-time