2nd Shift Weld Equipment Setup Technicia
KMC Stampings · kmc-mfg.com
Port WashingtonLead / Manager15+ yrs
The job in short
Welding equipment setup.
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-07-21
- Location as listed
- Port Washington, WI, US
- Role
- Welding Setup Technician
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator offering engineering and tooling expertise driven by continuous improvement. With over 115 years in southeastern WI, we still offer a family feel with a safe environment focused on providing hands on training opportunities to all employees through a progressive training program. Employees can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and dies and even engineering. Come grow with KMC Stampings.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
KMC Stampings is seeking a 2nd Shift Weld Equipment Set Up Technician responsible for the set-up, operation and tear-down all weld equipment, including robotic welders, to KMC standards. This position trains and provides guidance to Weld Equipment Operators and Weld Equipment Setup Operators.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Setup, operate and tear-down all weld equipment, including robotic welders, to KMC standards to ensure jobs can be run safely and at-rate
• Evaluate current production runs and submit documentation for changes (routings, OMS, etc) as needed
• Accurately record labor, inventory, tooling and production job data in ERP system
• Performs basic material handling duties with the use of carts and pallet jacks to move material and tooling
• Maintain equipment thru weekly preventative maintenance tasks and submit timely maintenance work orders
• Troubleshoot setups and production runs and make modifications, including programming, within specified limits - submit maintenance requests and tool maintenance requests, as needed
• Change & replace consumables for welders, as well as reworking electrodes to like-new condition
• Monitor stock of robotic weld supplies and notify personnel to reorder, as needed, to support production
• Work with Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering to implement continuous improvement ideas
• Will train and provide direction to Weld Equipment Setup Operators and Weld Equipment Operators
• Must be able to perform all the duties of a Weld Equipment Setup Operator
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of relevant experience setting up Weld Equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, specifications, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and other employees of the organization.
• Able to utilize computer and input data
• Ability to interpret part prints
• Ability to accurately measure manufactured parts using metrology equipment
BENEFITS:
Some key advantages of working at KMC Stampings include a highly competitive benefit package including:
• Culture Forward Work Environment
• PPO Health plan and CDHP Health plan options including NO PLAN PREMIUMS on the CDHP Plan!
• 4 Day Work Week with a 3 Day Weekend
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous 401(K) plan with company match
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship program
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Time, Personal time and 10 paid holidays
• Company paid Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Company paid Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Annual Events
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PPE Reimbursement
Come grow with us. Apply today!