Experienced Welder

Pay: $22.00 - $38.00 per hour

Job Description: Welder I, II & III

FLSA status: Full-time, non-exempt/hourly

Location: Rock Falls, Illinois

Welders reports directly to the Line Supervisor while performing intermediate welding skills and fabrication techniques with standards of excellence.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Performs intermediate welding skills and fabrication techniques specific to tank construction, bead size, and other specifications with standards of excellence for safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, and accuracy.

Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, diagrams, and schematics, to perform MIG and TIG weldments and/or fixtures.

Takes and uses accurate measurements to perform weldments according to specifications.

Examines welds for appropriate bead size and other specifications.

Records time accurately to customer jobs by utilizing the ERP system.

Operates and uses overhead hoist (with crane) and rigging techniques to safely and properly lift and maneuver tanks.

Operates powered industrial trucks including motorized pallet jacks.

Supports team to consistently deliver operational effectiveness with standards of excellence.

Leads by example and prioritizes safety and compliance such as completing training requirements timely and wearing personal protective equipment.

Performs other relevant duties, tasks, assignments, and projects, upon request or as business needs require.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong work ethic with integrity while prioritizing standards of excellence including safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, and accuracy.

Knowledge and ability to use and apply intermediate welding skills and fabrication techniques specific to tank construction, bead size, and other specifications.

Knowledge, skill, and ability to operate and use hand and power tools, and welding and brazing equipment, torches, and shields.

Knowledge, skill, and ability to use overhead hoist with crane and rigging techniques to safely and properly lift and maneuver tanks.

Ability, knowledge, and skill to prioritize safety while using and operating powered industrial trucks including motorized pallet jacks.

Ability and knowledge to use and apply critical thinking skills, sound judgement, and logical reasoning.

Ability, knowledge, and skill to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information including, but not limited to customer specifications.

Ability, knowledge, and skill to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, diagrams, weld symbols, schematics, and material specifications.

Knowledge, ability, and skill to take and use accurate measurements.

Ability, knowledge, and skill to demonstrate professionalism and use respectful communication with employees at all levels within the organization as well as external stakeholders.

Ability, knowledge, and skill to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.

Ability and knowledge to apply basic skill and proficiency using ERP/MRP system.

Ability and willingness to comply with all company policies, processes, and procedures including, but not limited to code of conduct.

Ability and skill to fluently speak, read, write, and understand English.

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Associate’s degree or certificate from accredited academic institution in welding preferred.

Two (2) years’ previous experience with machine/metal fabrication, MIG welding, and/or TIG welding required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The information below describes physical activities and surroundings an individual may encounter while performing primary responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: Constant standing with repetitious hand and finger movements to use and operate welding gun, hand and power tools, welding and brazing equipment, torches, and shields; detect, perceive, identify, observe, inspect, and assess welding functions; express and exchange information in-person. Constant moving/traversing and positioning self to reach overhead and at or below the shoulder; move and position objects up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment: Constantly works in manufacturing setting on the shop floor with exposure to fluctuating temperatures and noise levels at or above 100 decibels on average. Working on the shop floor requires safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear with metatarsal guard. Welding requires additional personal protective equipment including gloves, weld jacket/sleeves, weld hood, and face shield.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

You should be proficient in:

• Tape Measure Reading
• Welding Setups for Production
• Blueprint Reading
• aluminum welding
• welding

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder
• Stick Welder