Welder III (Senior)

Progressive Recovery, Inc.•Dupo, IL

12d•$32 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Welder is a multi-process, code-quality welder who independently builds complex equipment, maintains radiographic (X-ray) quality Welder Performance Qualifications, and drives quality and process improvement. As the top welding rank, this role supports continuity between shifts by communicating the status and priorities of in-progress jobs and equipment, and mentors less experienced welders. Senior Welders may qualify for the Welding Leader mentor designation, which provides an additional pay premium for formally training and coaching other welders. The position is in person at 700 Industrial Drive, Dupo, Illinois. The schedule is an eight-hour shift, Monday through Friday: first shift is 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; second shift is 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Second shift receives a $2.00-per-hour differential. Overtime and occasional weekends may be required based on production needs. Pay is $32.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience and certifications.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial maintenance environment.
Demonstrated multi-process experience with MIG, TIG, and/or flux-core welding on steel, stainless steel, and/or other alloys.
Current Welder Performance Qualifications, including radiographic (X-ray) quality certification on pipe, or ability to obtain certification during onboarding.
Experience independently building complex equipment or structures from blueprints and specifications.
Advanced proficiency in MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and/or flux-core (FCAW) welding processes.
Ability to weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and/or other alloys in all positions, including code/X-ray quality work.
Advanced ability to interpret blueprints and isometric drawings and identify and flag design or fabrication discrepancies.
Working knowledge of the ASME Section IX WPS/PQR relationship and code-welding requirements.
Skill in root-cause troubleshooting of weld discontinuities and corrective-action processes.
Proficiency with hand and power tools, precision measuring tools, and fabrication equipment.
Ability to mentor, train, and coach less experienced welders.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and quality-ownership mindset.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage cross-shift continuity.
Strong communication skills with supervisors, Engineering, Quality, and cross-shift teams.
Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and reliable attendance.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment; stand, bend, kneel, and work in awkward positions for extended periods; and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work with exposure to heat, sparks, fumes, bright arc flash/light, noise, varying temperatures, and energized production equipment, and to wear required PPE for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

AWS certification or equivalent welding certification is required or strongly preferred in the experience section and strongly preferred in the education section.
Prior experience mentoring, training, or leading other welders.
Completion of a welding certificate or training program, such as technical school, apprenticeship, or equivalent.
Equivalent combinations of education and hands-on welding experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and/or flux-core (FCAW) welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and/or other alloy components according to blueprints, weld symbols, and work orders.
Maintain current Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQs), including radiographic (X-ray) quality certifications on pipe.
Set up, adjust, and operate welding machines, plasma cutters, and related fabrication equipment, including grinders, cutting torches, band saws, and presses.
Read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, AWS weld symbols, and job specifications; flag discrepancies to Engineering.
Build complex shop equipment and advanced structural fabrications independently, with supervisor sign-off.
Inspect completed welds for defects such as porosity, undercut, cracking, and warping; serve as a final-inspection point of contact for the work cell.
Fabricate, repair, and modify production equipment, tooling, conveyors, machine guarding, and facility structures as assigned.
Select filler metals, shielding gases, and welding parameters based on WPS specifications, material type, and thickness across multiple processes.
Lead root-cause corrective action for code-welding non-conformances and support qualification of new Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS/PQR).
Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to support project timelines and resolve fabrication issues.
Provide an end-of-shift handoff to the next shift’s welders covering in-progress jobs, equipment status, material needs, and daily priorities.
Mentor and formally train less experienced Welder I and Welder II team members; may pursue the Welding Leader mentor designation.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Support new product introduction, prototype builds, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, safety, and throughput.

Benefits

Health insurance through United Healthcare, effective the first of the month after a 30-day waiting period; PRI reimburses the balance of the deductible above the employee’s portion ($750 per person/$1,500 per family maximum).
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching: 100% of the first 3% contributed plus 50% of the next 2%, for a maximum 4% match; matching contributions are immediately vested.
Company-paid life insurance equal to one times annual pay, with voluntary supplemental coverage available for the employee and family.
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending account (FSA) for eligible medical and dependent-care expenses.
Paid vacation and personal days.
Seven paid holidays per year.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for job-related training and education.
Structured welder career ladder with defined advancement objectives, on-the-job training, mentoring, and pay progression tied to skills and certifications earned at the company.
Paid WPQ certification testing under ASME Section IX as employees advance through the ladder.
Safety glasses allowance of up to $150 every other year.
Overtime paid at time-and-a-half over 40 hours and a shift differential for second shift.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for employees and their households.
Employee referral program paying $500 for each referred employee who is hired.
Free on-site parking.
On-site financial advisor available roughly four times a year.
Additional pay premium for the Welding Leader mentor designation.
On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement.
Professional development assistance.