Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to quickly enter the workforce. Training programs range from 6 to 18 months, preparing graduates for immediate employment. The American Welding Society reports approximately 771,000 welders nationwide, with projections indicating a steady demand for new professionals. Welders in Elkhorn, WI, earn an average of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $60,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs help aspiring welders find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
Full-Time | Competitive Pay | Growth Opportunities 2nd Shift - Mondays through Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 5:30am; Thursdays are overtime during the busy season Bring your precision, skill, and passion for craftsmanship to Palmer Hamilton. We're seeking experienced MIG Welders who are ready to make an impact by helping build innovative, high-quality products that serve the future of education and industry. Position Overview: As a MIG Welder at Palmer Hamilton, you will play a hands-on role in fabricating essential components used in custom-designed environments for schools and institutions nationwide. From reading blueprints to producing accurate welds, your work ensures that our final products meet the highest standards of quality, strength, and appearance. Key Responsibilities: • Set up, operate, and adjust MIG welding equipment in accordance with specifications and safety standards. • Interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols to determine layout and weld requirements. • Perform welding operations on a variety of metal materials to create strong and visually clean welds. • Move and handle materials using manual and powered equipment as required to complete tasks efficiently. • Conduct selfinspections and collaborate with the quality team to ensure products meet Palmer Hamilton’s standards. • Record production and inspection data accurately and maintain documentation as required. What We Expect: • Demonstrate a strong eye for quality—identify defects in raw materials and alert your team leader immediately. • Meet or exceed established production rates while maintaining attention to weld integrity and aesthetics. • Communicate clearly and promptly with coworkers, team leaders, and supervisors to support a smooth workflow. • Exhibit accountability in your work, from precision in your welds to accurate record keeping and compliance with safety standards. Qualifications: • Minimum of two (2) years of fulltime MIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment. • Welding certification (preferred, but not required—onthejob experience will be considered). • Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, production schedules, and material handling documents. • Proficiency in shop math, including measuring, basic calculations, and understanding tolerances. • Familiarity with hand tools, grinders, and other fabrication equipment commonly used in a welding environment. • Strong attention to detail, time management, and a commitment to delivering consistent, highquality work. Why Work at Palmer Hamilton? Palmer Hamilton is a leading manufacturer of custom solutions for K–12 education spaces, makerspaces, cafeterias, and more. We are proud to be recognized as a trusted partner to our clients and a valued employer to our dedicated team of over 100 professionals. We offer a welcoming, respectful workplace culture that supports innovation, craftsmanship, and personal growth. Whether building food court furniture or project-based learning environments, our work has a direct impact on the next generation of learners—and you can be part of it. About Palmer Hamilton Llc For nearly 100 years, Palmer Hamilton has been a leader in designing innovative furniture and creating inspiring spaces for K-12 and higher education, libraries, corporate offices, makerspaces, and healthcare. Join a legacy of excellence driven by quality, innovation, and a dynamic team of over 150 passionate professionals. We don’t just make furniture—we transform spaces that enhance learning, collaboration, and creativity. At Palmer Hamilton, your ideas matter, your contributions make a difference, and your career can thrive. Be part of our journey to shape spaces and inspire futures. Explore careers with us today!
See More Details >>***Certified Welder in Delavan, WI starting at $26.00-$28.00/Hr. dependent on experience • **$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE BASED ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF INTRODUCTORY PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS • **Over three weeks paid time off annually OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT Join our team and let's grow together! SPX Flow in Delavan is actively growing and seeking new team members to contribute to our success. We have a direct hire, full time, permanent opening for an experienced Welder in Delavan This is an opportunity to work 2nd shift (3pm - 11pm). Please note, training will take place on 1st shift. We are pleased to offer a competitive wage, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package effective day one of employment. Success in this role could set you up to advance within the company, a global industry leader. Your future starts here! JOB SUMMARY To perform a variety of welds such as: butt welds, saddle welds, and repairing porosity in castings. Utilizing orbital TIG and/ or laser welding equipment and a variety of fixtures. To produce an acceptable weld that meets the requirements as specified on the blueprint or work order procedure line and is readily polishable as required. Perform silver soldering, as required, on special products. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform welding assignments according to the blueprint and routing procedure sheet. Tasks will include the following: • Select proper tooling and fixturing required to run the job. • Setup the welding machine to the proper settings to achieve the proper penetration on the weld joint. • Make adjustments required for proper gas backing for the weld. • Inspect welds for proper fusion and for flaws such as: skips, pits, or lack of a good penetration. • Make required repairs as necessary to defective weld areas or defective castings as discovered by employees in the polishing department or when cleaning the welds or castings. • Weld for repair any broken and special fixturing and tooling as needed. • Notifies quality control representatives and supervision of any parts with a high level of defects. Cleans and maintains welding, related equipment and working area free of any safety hazards. • Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Ability to read, write, and process all instructions, written or verbal. • Ability to use lifting and moving equipment as required. • Ability to perform TIG and Laser welding operations in a variety of different physical positions. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team. • Quality oriented mindset, with a high level of attention to detail. • Ability to complete all tasks in a safe and accurate manner. • Ability to read and understand basic manufacturing mechanical blueprints. • Basic computer skills. • Basic Math skills. • Willingness to work overtime as needed and alter hours as business needs dictate. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • A high school diploma or equivalent preferred. • Two (2) years of related experience OR technical school graduate specializing in welding curriculum. COMPETENCIES Adaptability Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Aligning Performance for Success Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives. Building a Successful Team Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals. Building Trust Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization. Coaching and Developing Others Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and responsibilities. Communication Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Continuous Improvement Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas and implementing solutions. Continuous Learning Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application. Customer Focus Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs. Delegating Responsibility Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization's and individuals' effectiveness. Facilitating Change Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace. Gaining Commitment Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas and plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved. Planning and Organizing Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Specific PPE is required within the cell. SPX FLOW VALUES SPX FLOW employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below. QUALITY Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX FLOW's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to products, processes, and the quality systems. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions. DISCLAIMER SPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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