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Thompson Pipe Group, Inc
Welder $22.13$23.13/hr + Overtime + $600 New Hire Bonus
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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
Welder Thompson Pipe Group
Pressure Starting Pay:
$22.13- 23.13 per hour $600 New Hire Bonus Thompson Pipe Group
- Pressure is seeking experienced Welders to join our manufacturing team.
Compensation & Overtime Starting Pay:
$22.13- 23.
AWWA C200
, applicable job specifications, and company quality standards. Accurately measure and document cylinder dimensions and repairs to the nearest 1/32 inch . Perform flux-core welding repairs. Perform back gouging and back welding as required. Utilize oxy-acetylene cutting equipment to square cylinder ends and complete repairs. Operate hand-held grinders and other welding and fabrication tools. Perform minor maintenance and repairs to welding equipment and tools. Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation. Work under general supervision and report to a Crew Leader and/or Supervisor. Required Qualifications Experience with Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) . Ability to successfully pass a 3G weld test with back gouge and back weld using the FCAW process . Ability to produce welds meeting applicable ASME SectionVIII, UW-51 100
% radiographic/X-ray examination requirements . Ability to maintain a minimum 92% weld acceptance rate . Familiarity with standard welding concepts, practices, procedures, equipment, and terminology. Ability to safely operate cutting torches, grinders, welding equipment, and related fabrication tools. Ability to accurately use measuring equipment and work within required dimensional tolerances. Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions. SMAW experience preferred. SAW experience is a plus. CompetenciesSafety Follows established safety procedures, properly uses required PPE, identifies hazards, and works safely around industrial equipment. Quality Produces work that meets established welding and dimensional standards and takes responsibility for identifying and correcting defects. Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and demonstrates sound judgment and resourcefulness. Dependability Maintains reliable attendance, arrives prepared to work, and follows through on assigned responsibilities. Communication Listens effectively, asks questions when clarification is needed, communicates clearly with coworkers and supervisors, and accurately records measurements and repair information. Teamwork Works effectively both independently and as part of a manufacturing production team. Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. While performing this job, the employee may be required to: Stand and walk for extended periods. Reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and work in confined or awkward spaces. Climb vertical ladders and work at elevated locations. Use hands and arms to operate welding equipment, controls, and tools. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally move heavier loads with appropriate assistance or mechanical equipment. Use grinders, hammers, cutting equipment, and welding equipment. Perform work requiring close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Employees may be exposed to: Welding fumes and airborne particles Industrial machinery and moving equipment Cranes and material-handling equipment Electrical and pneumatic tools Loud manufacturing environments Indoor and outdoor working conditions Changing temperatures and weather conditions Elevated work areas Confined or awkward workspaces Required PPE and company safety procedures must be followed at all times.Benefits Thompson Pipe Group offers:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Life and Supplemental Life Insurance Company-Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Holidays Training and Development Employee Discounts Company Events Career Advancement Opportunities About Thompson Pipe Group Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held, family-owned business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers. Today, Thompson Pipe Group is one of the largest and most diverse providers of drainage, sanitary, pressure, and trenchless pipe products in North America, with manufacturing operations across the United States. Learn more at www.thompsonpipegroup.com . EOE/AAM/F/Vet/Disability Pay:
$22.13- $23.13 per hour Expected hours: 40.0
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