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Welder I

Apogee Enterprises · Wausau, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 19, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you got a weld wrong and had to redo it. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Honesty about mistakes and whether they learn from them, which matters more than perfection at Level I.

How do you keep your work area clean and organized during a busy shift?

What they are checking: Habits around housekeeping, which prevents trips, fires and lost parts in a weld area.

Tell me about working on a team to hit a production goal.

What they are checking: Team orientation and willingness to help others meet the numbers, not just finish their own parts.

What would you do

The schedule is 12-hour days or nights on a 2-2-3, starting at $21.50 with a $2 night premium. Which works for you, and how do you stay sharp late in a long shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably handle long shifts, since fatigue affects both weld quality and safety.

You notice parts coming to you are slightly out of fit-up. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and flag a problem upstream rather than welding bad fit-up and passing defects along.

About the work

What welding processes have you used, and on what materials? Have you welded aluminum?

What they are checking: Their actual welding experience and whether aluminum, which behaves differently from steel, is new to them.

How do you read welding symbols on a blueprint? Tell me what a fillet weld symbol tells you.

What they are checking: Whether they can follow basic prints and symbols to put the right weld in the right place.

How do you inspect your own weld? What are you looking for?

What they are checking: Awareness of defects like porosity, undercut, cracks and lack of fusion, and whether they check before passing parts on.

What PPE do you wear when you weld, and why does each piece matter?

What they are checking: Whether safety habits are second nature, including eye, skin, respiratory and burn protection.

How do you use a tape measure and hand tools to check that a part is right before you weld it?

What they are checking: Basic measurement accuracy, which the posting lists as a requirement.

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The full job description

As published by Apogee Enterprises.

Apogee Architectural Metals Welder I | Apogee Architectural Metals Apogee Architectural Metals is part of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG) and specializes in architectural aluminum framing, windows, storefronts, curtainwall, and entrance systems. Our brands include Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, Tubelite, and Wausau . Position Overview The Welder I performs basic welding operations on components and structures while following established safety, quality, and work procedures. Pay & Schedule Starting Pay: $21.50/hour • Day Shift: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM | 2-2-3 Schedule • Night Shift: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM | 2-2-3 Schedule | +$2.00/hour shift premium Key Responsibilities • Perform basic welding on components and materials. • Read and follow basic blueprints and welding symbols. • Inspect welds to ensure quality standards are met. • Follow all safety procedures and properly use required PPE. • Use measuring devices and hand tools accurately. • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area. • Work as part of a team to meet production goals. Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent. • Basic welding knowledge and skills. • Ability to read a tape measure and use common hand tools. • Ability to read and follow blueprints and work instructions. • Basic computer/data entry skills. • Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail. • Dependable, team-oriented, and willing to adapt to changing production needs. Work Environment This position works in a manufacturing environment with machinery, varying temperatures, dust, and elevated noise levels. Required PPE and safety procedures must be followed at all times. Overtime and weekend work may be available or required based on production needs. Join Apogee Architectural Metals and help build products that shape commercial buildings across North America. Our Benefits We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team. • Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability) • Incentive Plans • 401(k) with employer contribution and match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match • Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Wellness Program • Training and Career Progression Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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