Welder - 1st Shift

Donaldson Company•Dixon, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The TIG Welder position is located in Dixon, Illinois, and performs TIG welding on materials. This first-shift position works Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The role involves following production schedules, interpreting blueprints, preparing and assembling parts, welding with TIG and GTAW techniques, and ensuring components are not overheated or damaged during the welding process. The welder also grinds and wire-wheels products, maintains equipment and the work area, and reports faulty equipment or defective materials to a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of welding experience.
Basic understanding of mathematics as it relates to welding assignments.
Thorough understanding of machines and tools used for welding.
Currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Welding certification per AMS-STD-1595A.
At least 2 years of welding experience.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and processes.
Manual dexterity and stability sufficient for precision work.
NADCAP Certification Level II Inspector per Military Standard 271.
NAVSEA Certification per S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248.

Responsibilities

Adhere to the production schedule.
Read blueprints and assemble and weld using TIG and GTAW techniques.
Prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts and surfaces.
Monitor welding, burning, and fitting to prevent overheating or damage from warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
Set up equipment to 250 Amp, 32 Volt, and 400 IPM wire speed.
Use .045–.052 metal core wire with 90/10 gas.
Grind and wire-wheel products to create clean, smooth surfaces.
Weld components in vertical, flat, or overhead positions.
Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area.
Notify a supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
Perform other related duties as assigned.