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Welder - MIG - 2nd Shift
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What they do
A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$45,676 / year median in Illinois
+0% projected growth
Job Description
The MIG welder will be responsible for assembling parts by fitting and welding steel, stainless steel and aluminum parts using a MIG and/or TIG process. Parts must be run safely, accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with the production schedule and must be inspected for strength of weld after the welding process. In addition, the MIG Welder is responsible for ensuring that all equipment and the work areas assigned to them including PPE, tools, welding torch, welding wire, gas tank/regulators are in safe working order and are properly being maintained.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:- Ownership for their assigned tools, equipment and work areas
- Ensure availability and use of the correct welding fixture, inert gas ratio and welding wire
- Cautious when using chemicals such as anti-spatter during welding
- Ensure all fixtures and equipment are properly set-up and are used in a safe manner
- Inspection and verification of parts such that they conform to required standards
- Ability to produce production parts to quality requirements consistently
- Identify and move completed work products to the proper location
- Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and troubleshooting
- Ability to follow instructions given both verbally and in written form
- Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities with a dependable work ethic
- Updating hour by hour boards regularly and communicating issues immediately
- Perform other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the supervisor and leadership
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
A minimum of a high school diploma and preferably formal training/certification in welding required with at least one year of related manufacturing experience involving an apprenticeship or vocational training. Position requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints and to operate precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, protractors, and tape measures. A relevant certificate from a welding association preferred. Safety, Quality, Accuracy, Timeliness, Reliability and Thoroughness of work; develops good working relationships with the shift supervisor, co-workers and other employees. Develops working knowledge of the production environment and has ability to respond to change. Work to continuously improve the department by participating in improvement activities and providing suggestions.Pay:
$22.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per weekBenefits:
Health insuranceLanguage:
Spanish (Required) English (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance