Welder | 1st Shift

VIKING GROUP • Carol Stream, IL

45d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder produces high-quality welded pipe assemblies in a fast-paced fabrication environment. The role operates welding and fabrication equipment to weld outlets to pipe, perform rewelds as needed, and ensure finished products meet company and industry quality standards. The Welder safely handles materials, follows established procedures, contributes to on-time production, and maintains a clean and organized work area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete company welding certification requirements.
• Experience operating welding equipment, plasma equipment, or similar fabrication machinery preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment with daily productivity goals.
• Basic math skills, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure in minimum 1/4-inch increments; finer measurements preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, production orders, and standard operating procedures.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and reach throughout the workday.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements while operating welding equipment.
• Work safely around welding equipment, moving machinery, and material-handling equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift or overhead crane experience.
• MIG welding experience, preferably industrial or production welding.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn new equipment quickly.
• Dependability, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a production environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated welding and plasma equipment to weld outlets onto pipe according to production specifications.
• Perform manual rewelds with hand-held welding equipment as required to meet quality standards.
• Load, position, and unload pipe from welding equipment using proper material-handling techniques.
• Inspect welded assemblies for compliance with company and industry standards.
• Apply required certification stamps to completed welds using designated tools.
• Transfer finished pipe to carts and staging areas for downstream processing or shipment.
• Operate pneumatic banding equipment to prepare finished pipe bundles for shipping when required.
• Read work orders, production documents, and basic fabrication drawings to complete assignments accurately.
• Measure materials with tape measures and other measuring devices to verify dimensions and specifications.
• Maintain production output while meeting quality and safety expectations.
• Perform routine equipment checks and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with housekeeping and safety standards.
• Complete required safety, equipment, and operational training.
• Follow company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality requirements.
• Support other fabrication, warehouse, or production activities as assigned by leadership.

What This Job Offers

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