QPS Employment Group

Structural Welder

Location

Oak Creek, WI

Wage

$27/hr

Required Skills & Certifications

Flux-Core Welding
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Posted on April 6, 2026

Job Description

Position Title: Structural Welder - 1st Shift

Wage: $27.00 - $31.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:30am - 2:30pm

Join us as a Welder in Oak Creek, WI and play a key role in our growing team in Oak Creek. We are seeking skilled welders with 3G welding experience who are ready to contribute to high-quality, precision-driven projects. As a welder, you’ll work with heavy plate steel, ensuring the structural integrity and safety of welded components while maintaining the company's high standards. Apply now!

Structural Welder Responsibilities:

  • Perform welding operations using FCAW (flux-cored arc welding) and other techniques on heavy plate steel components
  • Interpret and follow blueprints and technical drawings to complete projects accurately
  • Ensure welds meet internal specifications and industry standards; conduct inspections to guarantee quality
  • Work in multiple welding positions (vertical, horizontal, overhead)
  • Properly set up welding equipment and materials for each job
  • Use angle grinders and other tools to prepare materials, and repair or modify components as needed

Requirements for Structural Welder:

  • 3G welding experience (in multiple positions)
  • Ability to pass a 2G weld test
  • At least 2 years of experience in welding with FCAW (.052, 1/16, 3/32)
  • Experience with heavy plate welding for structural projects
  • Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
  • Knowledge of welding safety regulations and procedures
  • Welding certification (AWS, ASME, etc.) preferred
  • Previous experience in industrial, commercial or energy sectors is a plus
  • Familiarity with welding equipment and tool maintenance preferred
  • Ability to lift heavy materials and work in physically demanding conditions
  • Comfort with standing, bending, and working in high heat or outdoor environments

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?

  • Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
  • Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.

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