Production Welder (CE) 1st Shift

McLaughlin Body Company•Rock Island, IL

About The Position

A qualified individual works as part of a team to weld fabricated metal products. The role requires successful completion of a welding test administered according to company guidelines, and the ability to work above production standards while taking personal responsibility for the quality of their work. The welder joins metal parts using spot welding, pedestal welding, or MIG (GMAW) equipment, and welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Work also includes finishing metal parts or assemblies with grinders or sanders, positioning and securing workpieces, correcting minor malformations, examining parts for defects, and confirming they meet specifications. The position uses an overhead crane or hoist to move parts and requires accurate production records and checks against Quality Control Documents. The employee participates in required training and successfully completes the training program, maintains good housekeeping, and complies with safety rules and procedures. Required protective equipment includes safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, a welding helmet, welding gloves, and welding jackets. The work may involve shifts longer than eight hours, standing for the duration of the shift, lifting and pushing or pulling loads, working overhead, climbing ladders or platforms, and exposure to hot or cold temperatures. Summer temperatures can reach or exceed 100 degrees.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalence certificate.
At least 6 months of production MIG welding experience, or certification of successful completion of a welding course.
Ability to pass an AWS 1.1 and 1.3 weld test.
Ability to comprehend blueprints and weld symbols and apply them to production parts.
Ability to select the tools and equipment needed for the job.
Ability to control the operation of equipment or systems.
Ability to conduct tests and inspections to evaluate product quality or performance.
Ability to lift horizontally up to 75 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.
Ability to lift from floor to waist up to 50 pounds occasionally and from waist to crown up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.
Ability to push or pull up to 75 pounds.
Ability to kneel, bend, crouch, forward bend, climb ladders or platforms, and work overhead as required.
Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures, including summer temperatures that can reach or exceed 100 degrees.

Responsibilities

Weld or tack-weld metal parts using spot welding guns, pedestal welders, or MIG (GMAW) welding equipment.
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Use grinders or sanders to finish parts or assemblies before painting.
Position and secure workpieces using a hoist, wire and banding machine, or hand tools.
Correct minor malformations in parts.
Inspect workpieces for defects and measure them with a straightedge or template to verify conformance with specifications.
Operate an overhead crane or hoist to move parts.
Maintain accurate production records, including quantities and types produced, travelers, and timecards.
Check parts against Quality Control Documents.
Participate in required training programs and successfully complete the training program.
Maintain good housekeeping in the work area and comply with safety rules and procedures.
Wear and maintain required protective clothing and equipment.
Take responsibility for the quality of one's own work and meet production standards.