Job Description

Position Title: Sub Arc Welder Wage: $24.00 - $29.00/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6:00am - 2:00pm We are seeking a skilled and dependable Sub Arc Welder to join our manufacturing team in Wausau, WI. The Sub Arc Welder will operate submerged arc welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on large components and assemblies. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, understands welding procedures, and takes pride in producing safe, accurate, and consistent work. This is a great opportunity for a welder looking to put their skills to work in a quality-focused manufacturing environment. If you have welding experience, strong attention to detail, and take pride in doing the job right, we'd like to hear from you. Sub Arc Welder Responsibilities: - Operate submerged arc welding (SAW) equipment to weld metal components and assemblies. - Set up and adjust welding machines, equipment, wire, flux, and other materials according to job specifications - Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, work instructions, and specifications - Inspect materials and completed welds for proper alignment, penetration, appearance, and quality - Monitor welding equipment and make adjustments as needed to maintain consistent weld quality - Perform basic measurements and verify dimensions using measuring tools - Prepare surfaces and components for welding, including cleaning, grinding, and positioning materials - Maintain proper welding parameters and follow established welding procedures - Identify welding defects or equipment issues and make necessary corrections or report problems to a supervisor - Maintain a clean and organized work area - Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including proper PPE requirements - Perform other welding and fabrication duties as assigned Requirements for Sub Arc Welder: - Previous welding experience preferred; Sub Arc Welding experience is a strong plus - Ability to read and understand blueprints and welding symbols - Basic knowledge of welding processes, equipment, and safety procedures - Ability to use measuring tools and welding-related equipment - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Good hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude - Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic - Ability to stand and work for extended periods - Ability to lift up to 50lbs - Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and work in various positions - Ability to work around welding fumes, heat, noise, and industrial equipment while following required safety procedures - Ability to wear required personal protective equipment 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. Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

How this job compares in Wausau, WI

Pay in context

At roughly $24/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $26/hr median for welding jobs across Wisconsin, whose middle half runs $24–$29/hr across 91 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 26% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Wausau, WI

Wausau, WI currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Wisconsin as a whole we're tracking 147 other active welding openings from 98 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Wausau, or widen the search to Wisconsin.

QPS Employment Group currently has 7 other openings live in Wisconsin, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Wisconsin at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Staff on Site (9), QPS Employment Group (7), and Aerotek (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Wisconsin, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Oshkosh at $30/hr, Schofield at $26/hr, and Waukesha at $26/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Wausau, WI

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Sub arc welder figures were last recalculated when this page was built.