Welder
Novum Structures LLC
United States, Wisconsin, Menomonee Falls
W126N8585 Westbrook Crossing (Show on map)
Jun 05, 2025
Authority, Scope and Basic Function
Finish weld AESS Structural Steel Fabrications in accordance with the requirements of AWS D1.1 of the Structural Welding Code and meeting all AESS specifications. Design and build fixtures and jigs to be used during fabrication.
Essential Duties and Principal Responsibilities
Review Fabrication Drawing for clarity of information before starting to weld fabrication.
Set-up and finish weld Structural Steel Fabrications in accordance with the Fabrication Drawing and the requirements of AWS D1.1 of the Structural Welding Code.
Check own work using various inspection tools.
Set-up and operate various fabrication equipment, including but not limited to Drill Press and Saws to cut and drill material for fabrications.
Operate a Lift Truck and Overhead Crane to move material.
Visually check over the equipment you will use and that it is in safe operating condition.
Assist in the training of Welders as instructed by the Fabrication Supervisor.
Work with the Fabrication Supervisor to ensure the safety of persons in the shop.
Fills in and assists with whatever other duties, as called upon and/or as needed.
Qualifications / Requirements
Qualified Welder per AWS D1.1 of the Structural Welding Code and 3+ years of applicable welding experience
Must be able to read and understand Weld Symbols, Structural Fabrication Drawings, and Bills of Material
Willingness work within deadlines.
Ability to work within a team setting in achieving Company growth goals.
Self-motivated; able to function with a high sense of urgency
Committed to quality work with attention to detail
Willingness to perform challenging as well as not-so challenging tasks
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, work orders, and quality documents.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lifting/Carrying
OBJECTWEIGHTFREQUENCY*DESCRIPTION
Steel Tubes Up to 50 pounds Frequently Raw Steel / Fabrications
Steel Plates Up to 50 pounds Frequently Fabrications / Assemblies
Steel Saw Horses Up to 50 pounds Frequently Steel Support / Work Tables
Fabrication Jigs Up to 50 pounds Frequently Fabrication Support Fixture
Material Grab Clamp Up to 30 pounds Frequently Material Grab Plate / Magnetic Oxygen Bottle Up to 50 pounds Rarely Cutting Torch
Acetylene Bottle Up to 50 pounds Rarely Cutting Torch
Propane Bottle Up to 50 pounds Rarely Fork Lift Fuel Bottle
Weld Rod Up to 50 pounds Infrequently Welding Electrode Rods
Wire Welding Spools Up to 45 pounds Infrequently Flux / Hard Wire for Wire Welders Mag Drill Press Up to 50 pounds Infrequently Portable Magnetic Drill Press
Pushing/Pulling
OBJECTFREQUENCY*DESCRIPTION
Material Carts Occasionally 4 Wheeled Steel Material Rack
Hand Truck Occasionally 2 Wheeled / Up right Cart
Pallet Jack Occasionally 4 Wheeled / 4,000 pound Handler
Welding Machine Occasionally 4 Wheeled Portable Machine
Torch Cart Occasionally 2 Wheeled / Bottle Storage Cart
Work Tables Infrequently Steel Material Support Table
Steel Horses Infrequently Material Support Bucks
Other Physical Requirements
ACTIVITYFREQUENCY*DESCRIPTION
Standing Frequently Welding assemblies at table or horses
Walking Occasionally Working around frame assembly
Sitting Occasionally Bench Work / Welding / Grinding / Fit up
Bending/Twisting Frequently Assembly / Welding / Moving Parts
Kneeling Infrequently Fit up / Welding / Grinding / Moving Material
Squatting Infrequently Grinding / Welding/ Frame Fit up
Crawling Infrequently Fit Up / Welding / Grinding
Climbing Rarely Ladder / Short step-stool
Balancing Rarely Assembly / Fit Up / Welding
Reaching Vertically Occasionally Assembly/ Welding/ Grinding
Reaching Frequently Daily Work / Welding / Assembly
Horizontally Rarely Welding / Fit Up
Handling/Grasping Constantly Daily Work / All aspects of Welders & Fit Up
Fingering Constantly Daily Work / All aspects of Welders & Fit Up
Hand/Eye Coordination Constantly Daily Work / Relative Requirements
Sensory Requirements
Near Acuity: Paperwork, computer monitor, inspections, blueprints/drawings, and welds
Far Acuity: N/A
Color Vision: SDS labels
Depth Perception: Operating forklift, handling inspection tools, and performing welds and inspections
Hearing: Forklifts and Cranes for safety
Feeling: Position sense and touch/pressure of extremities for using welding and inspection equipment.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environmental Conditions
Inside: Majority of time is spent within the shop and office.
Outside: Occasional; Conditions are seasonal dependent (i.e. heat, cold, humidity, ice, snow, sleet, etc.)
Extreme Heat: N/A
Extreme Cold: N/A
Humidity: Conditions are seasonal dependent in the shop.
Noise Intensity Level: Allow for conversation
Vibration: Various grinding equipment
Proximity to Moving/
Mechanical Parts: Various grinding equipment
Exposure to Electrical Shock: Occasional
Elevated Surfaces: N/A
Exposure to Chemical Hazards: Occasional
Lighting: Adequate to perform duties
Sharp Objects: Metal corners and edges
Confined Work Spaces: No OSHA-defined confined work spaces
Safety Equipment
Safety Glasses with Side Shields
Work Gloves
Torch Goggles
Ear Plugs
Face Shield for Grinding
Work Boots with Steel Toe
Long Pants
Long Sleeve Shirt
Welding Jacket / Sleeves
Face Mask for Dust Fumes
TOOLS FOR NEW-HIRE WELDER1
Chipping Hammer
Chisel/Scraper
Wire Brush
*12" or 16" Combination Square2
*24" Framing Square2
Welpers
Center Punch
*Set of Fillet Weld Gages
Flashlight
*26' - 8 Meter Dual Tape Measure2, 4
*40' Tape Measure (if working on Toyota Portal program)
12" Crescent Wrench
Channel Locks
#3 and #5 Hammers
Vise Grips - 1 each 10R and 11R
Pliers
OTHER TOOLS IN USE AT NOVUM'S SHOP3
Pneumatic Tools
Sanders
Mag Drill
Impact Tools
Grinders, End Grinders, Die-Grinders
Reamers
Drill press
Band Saw
Material Handling Equipment (Forklift, Crane, Slings, etc.)
FOOTNOTES
The tools in this list are required to perform the duties listed within this "Welder" job description.
The tools identified with an asterisk (*) are subject to the Measuring & Test Equipment Work Instruction 7.15.2, located within Novum's Quality Assurance Manual. This procedure sets measuring tool verification/calibration policy.
If necessary, Novum will provide one tape measure per "Welder" per year. Additional tape measures will need to be purchased at the employee's own cost.
If necessary, Novum will provide one set of Fillet Weld gages per welder at the time of hire. Additional gage sets will need to be purchased at the employees own cost.
Novum will not be responsible for any lost or stolen tools.
Novum Structures LLC
United States, Wisconsin, Menomonee Falls
W126N8585 Westbrook Crossing (Show on map)
Jun 05, 2025
Authority, Scope and Basic Function
Finish weld AESS Structural Steel Fabrications in accordance with the requirements of AWS D1.1 of the Structural Welding Code and meeting all AESS specifications. Design and build fixtures and jigs to be used during fabrication.
Essential Duties and Principal Responsibilities
Review Fabrication Drawing for clarity of information before starting to weld fabrication.
Set-up and finish weld Structural Steel Fabrications in accordance with the Fabrication Drawing and the requirements of AWS D1.1 of the Structural Welding Code.
Check own work using various inspection tools.
Set-up and operate various fabrication equipment, including but not limited to Drill Press and Saws to cut and drill material for fabrications.
Operate a Lift Truck and Overhead Crane to move material.
Visually check over the equipment you will use and that it is in safe operating condition.
Assist in the training of Welders as instructed by the Fabrication Supervisor.
Work with the Fabrication Supervisor to ensure the safety of persons in the shop.
Fills in and assists with whatever other duties, as called upon and/or as needed.
Qualifications / Requirements
Qualified Welder per AWS D1.1 of the Structural Welding Code and 3+ years of applicable welding experience
Must be able to read and understand Weld Symbols, Structural Fabrication Drawings, and Bills of Material
Willingness work within deadlines.
Ability to work within a team setting in achieving Company growth goals.
Self-motivated; able to function with a high sense of urgency
Committed to quality work with attention to detail
Willingness to perform challenging as well as not-so challenging tasks
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, work orders, and quality documents.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lifting/Carrying
OBJECTWEIGHTFREQUENCY*DESCRIPTION
Steel Tubes Up to 50 pounds Frequently Raw Steel / Fabrications
Steel Plates Up to 50 pounds Frequently Fabrications / Assemblies
Steel Saw Horses Up to 50 pounds Frequently Steel Support / Work Tables
Fabrication Jigs Up to 50 pounds Frequently Fabrication Support Fixture
Material Grab Clamp Up to 30 pounds Frequently Material Grab Plate / Magnetic Oxygen Bottle Up to 50 pounds Rarely Cutting Torch
Acetylene Bottle Up to 50 pounds Rarely Cutting Torch
Propane Bottle Up to 50 pounds Rarely Fork Lift Fuel Bottle
Weld Rod Up to 50 pounds Infrequently Welding Electrode Rods
Wire Welding Spools Up to 45 pounds Infrequently Flux / Hard Wire for Wire Welders Mag Drill Press Up to 50 pounds Infrequently Portable Magnetic Drill Press
Pushing/Pulling
OBJECTFREQUENCY*DESCRIPTION
Material Carts Occasionally 4 Wheeled Steel Material Rack
Hand Truck Occasionally 2 Wheeled / Up right Cart
Pallet Jack Occasionally 4 Wheeled / 4,000 pound Handler
Welding Machine Occasionally 4 Wheeled Portable Machine
Torch Cart Occasionally 2 Wheeled / Bottle Storage Cart
Work Tables Infrequently Steel Material Support Table
Steel Horses Infrequently Material Support Bucks
Other Physical Requirements
ACTIVITYFREQUENCY*DESCRIPTION
Standing Frequently Welding assemblies at table or horses
Walking Occasionally Working around frame assembly
Sitting Occasionally Bench Work / Welding / Grinding / Fit up
Bending/Twisting Frequently Assembly / Welding / Moving Parts
Kneeling Infrequently Fit up / Welding / Grinding / Moving Material
Squatting Infrequently Grinding / Welding/ Frame Fit up
Crawling Infrequently Fit Up / Welding / Grinding
Climbing Rarely Ladder / Short step-stool
Balancing Rarely Assembly / Fit Up / Welding
Reaching Vertically Occasionally Assembly/ Welding/ Grinding
Reaching Frequently Daily Work / Welding / Assembly
Horizontally Rarely Welding / Fit Up
Handling/Grasping Constantly Daily Work / All aspects of Welders & Fit Up
Fingering Constantly Daily Work / All aspects of Welders & Fit Up
Hand/Eye Coordination Constantly Daily Work / Relative Requirements
Sensory Requirements
Near Acuity: Paperwork, computer monitor, inspections, blueprints/drawings, and welds
Far Acuity: N/A
Color Vision: SDS labels
Depth Perception: Operating forklift, handling inspection tools, and performing welds and inspections
Hearing: Forklifts and Cranes for safety
Feeling: Position sense and touch/pressure of extremities for using welding and inspection equipment.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environmental Conditions
Inside: Majority of time is spent within the shop and office.
Outside: Occasional; Conditions are seasonal dependent (i.e. heat, cold, humidity, ice, snow, sleet, etc.)
Extreme Heat: N/A
Extreme Cold: N/A
Humidity: Conditions are seasonal dependent in the shop.
Noise Intensity Level: Allow for conversation
Vibration: Various grinding equipment
Proximity to Moving/
Mechanical Parts: Various grinding equipment
Exposure to Electrical Shock: Occasional
Elevated Surfaces: N/A
Exposure to Chemical Hazards: Occasional
Lighting: Adequate to perform duties
Sharp Objects: Metal corners and edges
Confined Work Spaces: No OSHA-defined confined work spaces
Safety Equipment
Safety Glasses with Side Shields
Work Gloves
Torch Goggles
Ear Plugs
Face Shield for Grinding
Work Boots with Steel Toe
Long Pants
Long Sleeve Shirt
Welding Jacket / Sleeves
Face Mask for Dust Fumes
TOOLS FOR NEW-HIRE WELDER1
Chipping Hammer
Chisel/Scraper
Wire Brush
*12" or 16" Combination Square2
*24" Framing Square2
Welpers
Center Punch
*Set of Fillet Weld Gages
Flashlight
*26' - 8 Meter Dual Tape Measure2, 4
*40' Tape Measure (if working on Toyota Portal program)
12" Crescent Wrench
Channel Locks
#3 and #5 Hammers
Vise Grips - 1 each 10R and 11R
Pliers
OTHER TOOLS IN USE AT NOVUM'S SHOP3
Pneumatic Tools
Sanders
Mag Drill
Impact Tools
Grinders, End Grinders, Die-Grinders
Reamers
Drill press
Band Saw
Material Handling Equipment (Forklift, Crane, Slings, etc.)
FOOTNOTES
The tools in this list are required to perform the duties listed within this "Welder" job description.
The tools identified with an asterisk (*) are subject to the Measuring & Test Equipment Work Instruction 7.15.2, located within Novum's Quality Assurance Manual. This procedure sets measuring tool verification/calibration policy.
If necessary, Novum will provide one tape measure per "Welder" per year. Additional tape measures will need to be purchased at the employee's own cost.
If necessary, Novum will provide one set of Fillet Weld gages per welder at the time of hire. Additional gage sets will need to be purchased at the employees own cost.
Novum will not be responsible for any lost or stolen tools.
Job ID: 480277834
Originally Posted on: 6/7/2025
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