Welder I - 1st Shift J-Tec Industries, Inc East Peoria, IL Job Details Full-time $21 - $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Welders (tool) High school diploma or GED Power tools Visual inspection for quality control Hand tools Entry level Full Job Description Join a growing, locally owned manufacturing leader! Jtec Industries designs and builds innovative materialhandling equipment used across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. We are a vertically integrated operation-machining, welding, painting, assembling, and shipping all under one roof-and we invest in the growth and success of our team. What We Offer $21.00 - $28.00 per hour dependent on experience Competitive payregularly benchmarked wages 401(k) with strong company match Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance Companypaid life insurance HSA/FSA options PTO starting Day 1 8 paid holidays Wellness programs + frequent employee food events and activities About the Role The Welder I position is responsible for welding metal components using handwelding equipment and ensuring weld quality meets specifications. Key Responsibilities Perform welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions Inspect and verify parts for accuracy Maintain consistent, high-quality welds Meet hourly and jobbased weld output goals Use common welding hand and power tools Qualifications High school diploma or GED Welding certificate or equivalent experience Working Conditions Industrial fabrication environment Exposure to weld fumes, noise, and heat Standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, and reaching required Fulltime, 40 hrs/week with possible overtime Equal Opportunity Employer Jtec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, genetic information, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, or any other protected category.