Welder I or II

Peoria Manpower•East Peoria, IL

7d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Welder II performs setup, alignment, and tack weld of fabricated metal products prior to final “weld out” as well as complete weld operations. Must do layout from blue prints, position, align and secure parts and assemblies prior to final assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers; came, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.Required: Weld scratch from print in ongoing production environment. Measure for quality compliance.

Requirements

Weld scratch from print in ongoing production environment
Measure for quality compliance
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)- preferred but not required – if candidate does not have either, make sure you add to the submittal they do not have one.
Technical certificate or vocational training in welding or equivalent of experience
1-2 years MIG welding, including layout and blueprint build experience
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs.
Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach overhead to weld and/or move product in and out of fixtures
Must be able to stand and work on your feet for an entire shift (8-10 hrs.)

Responsibilities

Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits
Must be logged into a job no less than 90% of shift
Monitor quality to assure consistent and acceptable welds
Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to final assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade
Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
Understand the amount of pieces that need to be welded per hour, required welded pieces per job, and be able to achieve those goals
Verify that parts being used in welding process are consistent and proper to adhere to requirements per first piece produced
Keep the assigned workstation swept and cleaned as necessary, keep clutter and trip hazards out of work areas
Use PPE, per training, as required for the specific task being performed
Other jobs and/or duties as directed