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Welder in Milwaukee

Date Posted: 29 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

gpac, a recruiting firm with 30+ years in business, is partnered with a well-established company in the structural steel and metals fabrication industry in the Milwaukee, WI area. Our client is seeking a skilled Welder / Fabricator to fit, weld, and fabricate structural and miscellaneous steel.

 

STEEL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED: candidates must have hands-on welding/fitting experience in structural steel or miscellaneous/ornamental metals fabrication or erection.

 

Position Responsibilities:

- Fit, weld, and fabricate steel parts and assemblies

- Follow drawings, safety, and quality standards

- Work with fitters, welders, and the quality team

- Maintain tools, equipment, and work area

- Meet production goals

 

Position Essential Job Functions:

- Read shop drawings and weld symbols

- Lay out, cut, fit, and tack parts

- Perform MIG, flux-core, and/or stick welding to WPS requirements

- Use grinders, saws, drills, and torches; operate cranes and forklifts safely

- Inspect your own work for accuracy and quality

 

Position Skills:

- Required: 2+ years of experience in the structural steel or metals fabrication/erection industry

- 2+ years of structural steel fabrication or welding experience

- AWS D1.1 certification preferred or ability to pass a weld test

- Ability to read shop drawings and weld symbols

- Overhead crane and forklift experience a plus

- Strong work ethic and attention to detail

 

Benefits:

- Competitive salary of $20 - $24 per hour

- Comprehensive health insurance

- Retirement plan with company match

- Paid time off and holidays

- Professional development opportunities

 

To apply, contact Clint Long at clint.long@gogpac.com or 605-370-5504.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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