Welder – MIG
Full-Time
South Holland, Illinois
04/11/2025
Compensation: 22.00-26.00 / Hourly
Benefit Offered: YES
Our client, a nationwide recycling manufacturer, has an immediate need for an experienced Welder, to join their growing team in South Holland.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform efficient and quality MIG welding of various metal thicknesses
- Fabricate large horizontal baler chassis and subcomponent as well as related machinery
- Read blueprints & drawings
- Use Torch and plasma cutter
- Accurately read a tape measure and use precision measuring tools
- Perform work with the help of various hand and power tools
- (drills, grinders, sanders, etc.)
- Maintain and use equipment in a safe manner
- Set up and adjust MIG welding and cutting equipment
- Forklift and over-head crane operation a plus
- Ability to meet production standards
- Maintain good attendance record and be able to work overtime as required
- Maintain good safety record
- Maintain positive attitude
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Stand, walk, and talk, or hear
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to read drawings and fabricate based on drawing design, specifications, and procedures
- We are looking for welders highly proficient in MIG welding along with the ability to fabricate and assemble large horizontal balers
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Experienced MIG welder
- Ability to read blueprints
- Ability to use tape measure, layout out, and set assemblies
- Possess good communication skills & an ability to adapt to changing situations
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or relative experience and/or training for job classification
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
- Depending on job classification, may require basic math and/or tape measure reading
- Depending on job classification, may require ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Please apply today for immediate consideration!
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