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Welder and Fabricator- 2nd Shift

Chamberlain Systems · Germantown, WI · $20.91–$32.52 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found a mistake in a drawing or a part. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up instead of building a part they know is wrong.

This is second shift. How has working nights or evenings gone for you in the past?

What they are checking: Whether they can show up reliably on the shift being hired for.

What do you do to keep your work area clean and your tools in good shape?

What they are checking: Shop discipline that fits a lean manufacturing environment.

What would you do

You are behind on parts and your supervisor wants them out faster. What do you do if speeding up would hurt quality?

What they are checking: Whether they balance speed and quality honestly and raise the issue rather than cutting corners.

About the work

What welding processes are you most comfortable with, and on what thickness of plate steel, sheet steel and tubing?

What they are checking: Whether their actual skills match the mix of materials this shop welds every day.

Here is a weld symbol on a drawing. Walk me through what it is telling you to do.

What they are checking: Blueprint and weld symbol reading, which the job depends on before any welding starts.

How do you lay out parts so they fit up right before they get welded by you or a robot?

What they are checking: Fit-up and layout accuracy, because a bad layout makes every weld after it wrong.

Have you loaded or run a robotic welder? What did you do when it was not welding right?

What they are checking: Comfort with robotic welding and knowing when to troubleshoot versus when to call the supervisor.

How do you check your own welds before a part moves to the next department?

What they are checking: Ownership of quality and knowing common defects like porosity, undercut and lack of fusion.

How do you use cranes, hoists and lift tables safely when moving heavy steel?

What they are checking: Safe material handling habits in a shop where loads are heavy and injuries are serious.

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The full job description

As published by Chamberlain Systems.

Systems, LLC, an affiliate of Chamberlain Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipment—marketed under the Poweramp, DLM, and McGuire brands. With manufacturing facilities in Germantown, Wisconsin and Malvern, Arkansas, all products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. We strive to recruit the best talent in the industry and give employees opportunities for continuing education and training to help them advance in their careers. 
 $2000 Sign on Bonus- When you join our team! Essential Duties and Responsibilities : • Work from different specifications, blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols • Lay out materials and components which are then welded into position by welders or robots • Weld and assemble different pieces by using hand held welding equipment such as hand tools, clamps, jigs, and fixtures; utilize different materials (plate steel, sheet steel, structural steel, and tubing) • Test and inspect welded components to ensure they meet set specifications before moving to the next department • Prepare and complete work on materials by welding, cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal • Load and operate robotic welders; troubleshoot basic programming issues and promptly inform Supervisor of any issues • Utilize ruler, square, templates, and gauges to take and read measurements • Operate cranes, hoists, lift tables, and lift trucks • Report damages on machines and equipment; maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety • Report all unsafe conditions to management • Performs other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. • Assist and work in related areas in the manufacturing of products our business produces • Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams • Protect Chamberlain Group’s and Systems’ reputation by keeping information confidential • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies • Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed Minimum Qualifications: • No minimum education required • 2+ years of relevant work experience • Prior experience with solid core wires and argon/oxygen welding gasses • Prior experience MIG welding of structural steel and plate • and scope of duties • Intermediate knowledge of MIG welding, handheld plasma machines and cutting torches using cutting steel, acetylene and other cutting methods • Knowledge of and ability to work multiple working stations (tackout, weld out, deck assembly, frame weld, EOD, truck restraints) • Attention to detail • Ability to work within an ERP system • Ability to use an ERP system • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds • Ability to stand, walk, and sit up • Ability to use hand to finger, handle, and feel • Ability to climb and balance • Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and crawl • Ability to reach with hands and arms • Ability to see, talk, and hear 
The pay range for this position is $20.91 - $32.52/hr. Base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

 Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence Recruiting@Chamberlain.com . NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.

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