Job Description

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Wisconsin Heavy Fabrication
IES Infrastructure Solutions
Title: Weld Engineer
Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Quality
Location: Manitowoc, WI
Summary
This Weld Engineer role ensures welding operations meet industry standards, customer requirements, and internal quality expectations. Provides technical expertise, oversees welder qualification programs, supports process improvements, and collaborates cross-functionally to resolve welding-related challenges.
Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of robust training and testing program to certify welders in compliance with industry standards and customer requirements and maintains requisite welder continuity logs.
• Responsible for the development of new, and the maintenance of existing, weld procedures. Creates WPS's and PQR's for both robotic and manual processes.
• Mentors the training of welders in defect identification, weld gauges and welding symbols.
• Creates and maintains weld metrics per customer requirements and as requested internally.
• Responsible for new developments in the welding field for possible application to current welding problems or production processes.
• Manages technical personnel in performing inspections (audits) to ensure workers' compliance with established welding procedures and practices.
• Collaborates across departments to exchange ideas, information or offer technical advice concerning welding matters.
• Provides technical oversight and coordination of the maintenance and calibration of welding equipment.
• Maintains and recommends improvements in the welding lab.

• Reviews and recommends new equipment and machinery available from commercial sources.

• Conducts root cause analysis and offers recommendations for improvement for weld failures.
• Supports new product development by reviewing weld processes & material requirements.
• Assist with other projects as needed or assigned.

Minimum Education
Associates
Specific Qualifications
Qualifications

• Associate's degree in welding, fabrication or other related fields of study is preferred
• Certificate in welding with the appropriate level and related experience may be considered
• 5+ years in a fabrication environment
• AWS CWI certification is required
• Fundamental knowledge of NDT methods preferred
• Experience with the following is desired: Project Management, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering and/or Computer Controls
• AWS/ASME/AISC/CWB code knowledge is preferred
• Familiarity with metallurgy, heat treatment and material behavior under stress
• Robust communication skills
• Ability to effectively guide and train others
• Must have knowledge of manufacturing administration, principles and practices
• Attention to detail to clearly manage weld data
• Strong problem solving
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PPT

License Required
No
Job Locations
US-WI-Manitowoc
Company Overview
Why IES Infrastructure?
IES Infrastructure offers competitive salaries. But, if you make your employment decision based on salary only, you're overlooking other significant factors - work environment and employee benefits. We offer a friendly, team-work environment with opportunities for continuous development and career advancement. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides real protection for you and your family.

• Health & dental insurance
• Group life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Company Paid Disability insurance (short and long-term)
• Vacation and holidays
• 401k

Company Culture
Commitment to Excellence - Consistently exceeds expectations.
Honesty and Integrity - Strive to do what is right and do what we say we will do.
Safety - Create a safe working environment in all operating locations.
Respect -Honor the rights of all involved.
Communication - Communicate clearly and directly with all involved.
Employee Satisfaction - Create employee opportunities for growth and development.
Innovation and Creativity - Apply creative ingenuity to make us better, faster, and first.
Resiliency - No obstacle will stop us from accomplishing our goals.
Teamwork - Above all else, work together as one team and one group of professionals.
All positions require customer focus with a service-oriented attitude as well as attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt to changes in daily activities is essential. Ability to travel and work overtime/weekends, as needed, to meet customer and in-house demands. All applicants must pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening and must have a clean driving record.
EEO Statement
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
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Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
Right to Work

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