About This Role
This high-precision fabrication role is for an experienced TIG Welder to join a team in Rockton, IL. You will set up and operate various welding equipment to join metal components under tight tolerances, ensuring high quality and pressure-tested durability.
Responsibilities
- Read production orders and blueprints to select proper fixtures, electrodes, and parameters based on the metal type and join specifications
- Set up and operate Heli, TIG, MIG, and Stick welding equipment, including setting wire feed speed, voltage, current, and torch angles
- Secure components in fixtures and weld assembly parts (grills, switch arms, beaters, hoods, helix blades, gear mounts) under tight tolerances using cold-rolled steel, aluminum, ampco, and stainless steel
- Clean work pieces using grinders and chisels
- Visually inspect welds and perform 300 PSI pressure testing on finished welds
- Grind and reweld any deficient welds or scraper blades to meet strict quality guidelines
- Organize completed parts
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on welding machinery
- Maintain accurate daily production records
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus at least 6 months of vocational or specialized technical training beyond high school
- 2 years of related welding experience (MIG, TIG, Stick, and Heli arc welding preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints, process sheets, and layout specifications across multiple metal types
- Experience performing visual weld inspections, grinding/cleaning welds, and pressure-testing components
- Steady active physical stamina with regular speed, manual accuracy, and safety focus throughout the shift
Benefits
- Full benefits package available once converted to permanent hire
- Enjoy 3-day weekends and full benefits upon conversion to permanent hire
Important Details
- Schedule: 1st shift (5:00am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday, with overtime on Friday and Saturday when needed)
About the Company
Our client is looking for a skilled TIG Welder to join their team.
