Bluco Fabrication Welder – Precision Assembly

MORTON INDUSTRIES LLC; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Industries, LLC is hiring a Bluco Operator to fabricate and assemble metal components using a Bluco fixturing table. You will interpret blueprints, determine assembly sequences, position and secure parts, and perform tack and finish welding using MIG and TIG processes. Inspectments ensure compliance with customer specs and safety standards.

The role requires reading blueprints, handling measurement tools, and maintaining quality throughout fabrication in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Welding education, certification, or related fabrication experience preferred.
• Experience with Bluco or other modular fixturing systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMAW/MIG welding required; GTAW/TIG experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, work instructions, and dimensional specifications.
• Ability to use tape measures, squares, calipers, gauges, and other inspection equipment accurately.
• Basic math and layout skills, including working with fractions and decimals.
• Ability to operate welding equipment, grinders, and other hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules, expedite lists, work orders, blueprints, and process documentation to determine job requirements and priorities.
• Interpret blueprints, welding symbols, dimensions, and specifications to determine assembly methods and sequence of operations.
• Set up Bluco modular fixturing tables for small-lot and custom assembly work.
• Position, align, clamp, and secure components according to blueprint specifications.
• Verify component dimensions and condition before assembly using appropriate measuring and inspection equipment.
• Lay out reference lines, hole locations, and other required markings on workpieces.
• Tack and finish weld metal components using GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, brazing, or other approved joining processes.
• Adjust and straighten components using approved heating, clamping, or restraining methods.
• Operate grinders and other hand and power tools required to prepare, assemble, and finish components.
• Inspect work throughout the fabrication process to confirm dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and conformance to specifications.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Reading gauges

Quality compliance

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma

Welding cert

Tools

Bluco fixturing

Tape measures

Calipers

Job description

Morton Industries, LLC is hiring a Bluco Operator to fabricate and assemble metal components using a Bluco fixturing table. You will interpret blueprints, determine assembly sequences, position and secure parts, and perform tack and finish welding using MIG and TIG processes. Inspectments ensure compliance with customer specs and safety standards.

The role requires reading blueprints, handling measurement tools, and maintaining quality throughout fabrication in a manufacturing environment.