Welder

Aldridge • Libertyville, IL

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking an Welder to join our dynamic and energetic team! This role involves reporting to work ready to perform assigned tasks by using established safe work practices and by wearing any prescribed personal protective equipment. You will use the proper tools and equipment for each task and use them correctly. If knowledge or proficiency with the operation or equipment is questionable, ask before it is used. You will also report all unsafe behaviors and/or conditions, near misses, incidents and injuries to your supervisor immediately and take immediate action as appropriate if you observe something that could cause injury to a fellow worker.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to effectively use MIG, TIG, and Arc welders, as well as the Arc equipment.
• Proficient with metal shear, lathe, iron worker and welding certifications a plus.
• Able to use & read a tape measure accurately.
• Have prior experience operating basic hand and power tools.
• Reliable and consistently show up to work on time.
• Able and willing to do physically demanding work.
• Must be able to be on their feet all day working on projects.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Minimum of 1 year of welding experience or recent graduation from a technical school
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics

Nice To Haves

• welding certifications a plus
• MIG Certification
• Forklift Operating experience
• Familiar with Lean construction or manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

• Report to work ready to perform assigned tasks by using established safe work practices and by wearing any prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Use the proper tools and equipment for each task and use them correctly.
• If knowledge or proficiency with the operation or equipment is questionable, ask before it is used.
• Report all unsafe behaviors and/or conditions, near misses, incidents and injuries to your supervisor immediately.
• Take immediate action as appropriate if you observe something that could cause injury to a fellow worker.
• Preparing materials
• Selecting appropriate welding techniques
• Inspecting the quality of a weld
• Maintenance on equipment

Benefits

• union benefits

What This Job Offers

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