Welder

Progressive Recovery, Inc. • Dupo, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Fit up and weld structure steel, piping and vessels according to blueprints and isometric drawings. Assemble skids, process equipment such as heat exchangers, pumps vessels and pipe as needed. Fabricate and assemble any and all equipment manufactured at PRI. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Welding certificate from a technical college, or equivalent experience
• Experience with fitting and welding from blueprints, using the different welding techniques and handling large parts using cranes, forklifts and positioners
• Experience with MIG, TIG, RMD/Pulse
• Able to pass these tests: Able to work with hand and power tools such as drills, grinders, bevelers, etc.schedule 80 carbon steel pipe
• Flux core arc welding
• Spray arc welding
• TIG welding
• RMD/Pulse testing
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols
• Able to work with hand and power tools such as drills, grinders, bevelers, etc.
• Must be familiar with AWS, ASME and other welding codes and practices
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Flexibility – the demands of the position are widely varied. Must have the ability to shift between jobs and perform in any area of the shop, at any time, as needed.
• Excellent attendance a must – able to work overtime as needed.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices including PPE, power tool safety, ladder and platform safety, powered lift, crane and forklift safety. Applicants must also demonstrate a willingness to embrace personal responsibility for safety on the job.

Responsibilities

• Exercise safe working practices in all activities
• Read and interpret blueprints, process flow diagrams, sketches and product specifications
• Layout and fit up structure steel, vessels and piping
• Use pipe rollers, welding positioners, cranes, forklifts and other heavy duty fabrication equipment
• Drills and taps holes in specified locations for mounting units, using hand tools and drill press
• Squares, aligns, and assemblies values, piping spools, or equipment structural components, on floor or structural skid, using jacks, clamps, squares, plumb line and tape measure
• Attaches cabinets, motor and generator sets, and other components to mounting holes with bolts and screws, using wrenches, screwdrivers, and nut runners
• Uses hacksaw, band saw, pipe cutters, and mechanical or hydraulic pipe benders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees