About Us
Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric‑electronic equipment company operating in the capital goods sector, with solutions spanning electric machines, automation, and industrial coatings across industries worldwide.
We value professional and personal development, diversity, human rights, and environmental responsibility. Our teams work collaboratively in a supportive environment that encourages continuous improvement, safety, and quality.
WELDER
We are looking for a skilled Welder to join our team at the Wausau location. Welders work in a team environment where we build motors and generators to our customer specifications with Safety and Quality as top priorities. Join our growing team and become part of a great place to work!!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tack weld body frames and rings
Weld body frame, rings, and feet.
Stack rotor laminations onto arbors and weld lams
Blueprint reading and following job specs
Approve and reject raw materials with respect to quality standards and record supplier performance.
Select output and check them using appropriate methods and measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications etc.
Inspect procedures of the entire productions cycle to ensure they are efficient and comply with safety standards.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to follow established procedures for safety, quality and general assembly.
High school diploma or equivalent required; Higher degree from a technical school is a plus.
Certified welder - MIG, TIG, wire feed, aluminum and steel, preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.
Basic computer literacy, preferred
Effective communication skills, written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to understand the physical and mechanical properties of metal as affected by composition
Mechanical working and heat treatments including metal cutting and grinding is desirable.
Ability to coach and lead others with respect, dignity, strong communication skills written-verbal.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) and company match
Dental, Medical, & Vision insurance- Day One!
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off, Day One!
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite Fitness Center
Onsite Physical Therapy
Schedule:
Friday-Sunday, 12 hour shifts, 5am - 5pm, Overtime work available
Monday - Thursday, 5am-3pm / 3pm-1am
Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others.
WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.
WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil.
Our business areas are divided as follows.
Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment
This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example.
Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD)
Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration…