Welder

MGU, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Welder in our Monroe, Michigan location. This position is represented by Local 417.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

- Pipeline welding and fabrication welding of pipeline facilities

- Maintenance welding on equipment as directed

- Direct crew activities

- Steel/plastic Inspector certified

- Operate and repair construction equipment, trenching/shoring

- As directed, perform other tasks such as rough carpentry, painting, maintenance of welding shop, etc.

- At management’s discretion, when the Welder has no welding to perform, they will be assigned work that they are qualified to perform. Any assignment to Crew Leader with respect to seniority will follow the CBA

Minimum Qualifications

- High School Diploma, HSED or GED

- Must possess a valid driver's license and meet Company standards for driving

- Sufficient prior welding experience to have the ability to pass and maintain certification requirements of API 1104 – Welding Standards as outlined in the Company’s O&M Manual within 90 days of being awarded position

- As training dictates, ability to pass all required Operator Qualification modules associated with job duties identified above

- Must have or obtain and maintain valid CDL. Expectation is to pass the CDL test within 180 days of accepting position

- Must remain in position for five (5) years from the time of their certification to Company requirements

- PC knowledge and applicable software beneficial

- Highly organized, flexible. Human relations and communication skills are essential in working effectively with customers and field offices

- Writing skills necessary to prepare proper paperwork. Analytical and reasoning skills

- Able to recognize and report abnormal operating conditions. Mechanical ability

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous work experience with natural gas distribution practices and associated equipment

End Date: 09/18/2025

Minimum Posting Range: $35.72

Maximum Posting Range: $44.44

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

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