WELDER 11 BASE WELDER

HENNIG INC • Machesney Park, IL

7h • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Welder II – Base Welder, you will independently perform base-welding operations while meeting established print, dimensional, quality, and production requirements. You will interpret base-weld prints, identify and position components, produce quality welds, inspect completed work, perform weld repairs, and use welding and material-handling equipment required throughout the base fabrication process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• D1.1 Flat certification within 30 days of starting position
• 3-5 years experience as a MIG welder
• One year of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Must be able to read and understand English
• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions and established procedures.
• Proficiency in MIG welding, fabrication, fit-up, and base-welding techniques.
• Ability to independently and safely set up and operate welding, fabrication, and base work-center equipment to established specifications.
• Ability to locate, read, and interpret base-weld fabrication prints, including required weld types, locations, and lengths.
• Ability to identify base components and verify parts against fabrication requirements.
• Ability to accurately position, fit, and align base components using levels, squares, and other measuring tools.
• Ability to produce quality welds while preventing undercut, porosity, and other unacceptable weld conditions.
• Ability to inspect completed welds and identify welding or fabrication conditions requiring correction.
• Proficiency in weld repair techniques for base-welding operations.
• Ability to independently verify completed work against fabrication prints, dimensional specifications, and workmanship requirements.
• Ability to work independently with little to no routine assistance.
• Ability to safely operate crane equipment after required training and certification to position base components.
• Understanding of welding PPE, shop safety, material-handling practices, and 5S requirements.
• Ability to safely work around forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to complete assigned work within established production and takt-time requirements.
• Ability to lift and handle parts weighing up to 40 pounds and work with team members to handle larger parts.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform base-welding operations.
• Meet established print, dimensional, quality, and production requirements.
• Interpret base-weld prints.
• Identify and position components.
• Produce quality welds.
• Inspect completed work.
• Perform weld repairs.
• Use welding and material-handling equipment required throughout the base fabrication process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED