Welder/Fabricator
Company: QPS Employment Group
Location: Merrill
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Title: Welder / Fabricator - 1st Shift Wage: $20.00 -
$25.00/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 5:00am - 3:30pm (Monday - Thursday)
Step into a high-skill, high-reward role in Merrill, WI, where your
craftsmanship isn't just valued - it powers innovation around the
world. As a Welder/Fabricator, you'll join a family-owned,
AISC-certified company with over 60 years of industry excellence.
With a 4-day workweek, premium pay incentives, and a career path
that you control, this is more than a job - it’s where your work
matters. Welder / Fabricator Responsibilities: - Read and interpret
blueprints, drawings and work instructions - Plan, layout and
sequence fabrication and welding operations - Perform MIG and/or
Flux-Core welding on various steel materials and thicknesses -
Fabricate and assemble metal components to specifications - Set up
welding equipment, jigs, fixtures, and tooling as needed - Inspect
finished welds and parts for correct size, weld quality, and
overall accuracy - Identify defects in welds and take corrective
action to ensure quality standards - Use grinders, saws, torches,
and other metal finishing tools - Follow all company safety
procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area - Work
efficiently in a high-mix / low-repetition environment -
Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and quality personnel
to meet production goals Requirements for Welder / Fabricator: -
Experience in MIG or Flux welding processes - Working knowledge of
blueprints - Ability to develop, layout and plan sequence of
operations - Knowledge of weld defects and discontinuities What We
Offer: - Overtime available on Fridays - High mix, low repetition
manufacturing - Paid training for our employees - Opportunity for
advancement - Friendly and family-oriented work environment - $1.00
shift premium for 2nd shift - Temporary $2.00 Premium on Fridays
(after 40 working hours between Monday-Thursday) - Temporary Double
Time after 50 hours worked in a work week Benefits: - Competitive
Health Insurance: Copay only plan (No Deductible) - Dental, Vision,
Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance
Program 100% paid for by Company - 401(k) with Company Match (3.5%
on 6%) and 100% vested. - Paid Time Off, 80 hours after 90 days -
Tuition Reimbursement - Paid Holidays: 72 hours - Boot
Reimbursement ($100.00 per year) - Safety Glasses Reimbursement
($100.00 per year) wausau@qpsemployment.com IND050 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
Keywords: QPS Employment Group, Green Bay , Welder/Fabricator, Manufacturing , Merrill, Wisconsin
