Combination Welder - Austin Industrial Decatur, IL ***NO PER DIEM*** ADM Cogen

Austinindl; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled welder to join their team in Decatur, IL. This role involves using various welding techniques and equipment to join metal components according to precise specifications. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience and a high school diploma. You will be responsible for ensuring quality welds, adhering to safety protocols, and performing various tasks related to metal fabrication. If you are passionate about welding and looking for a stable opportunity with a reputable company, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience in welding.
• High School education or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Join metal parts using welding equipment as per specifications.
• Perform welding tasks including preheating and checking work pieces.
• Use thermal-cutting equipment to cut or dismantle metal assemblies.

Skills

Welding

Metal Fabrication

Blueprint Reading

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Spot Welding Gun

Electric Welding Equipment

Gas Welding Equipment

Thermal-Cutting Equipment

Job description

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: COMBI024529

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• Posted: April 21, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

Decatur, IL, USA

Description

This person must be able to join metal parts, such as pipe or metal plates as specified by layout, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures or oral instructions through the application of heat or electric arc-welding equipment. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses spot welding gun or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment to weld or tack weld pieces together.
• Unites pipes from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas and turns valves to release mixture.
• Reaching expected temperature, size, and color of flame by burning torch and adjusting flow of gas and air.
• Preheats work pieces for the preparation of welding or curving, using torch.
• Fills holes or corrects mistakes in lead pieces and makes bulges thin and curves in metal work pieces.
• Checks the weakness of work pieces and measures work pieces with straightedge or template to ensure the piece meets specifications.
• Climbs up ladders or works on scaffolds to take apart textures.
• Gives signal to crane operator to lift large work pieces.
• Uses thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment to dismount metal assemblies or cut scrap metal.
• Uses hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools to place and protect work pieces.
• In order to protect the torch chooses place of weld based on type, thickness, area, and expected temperature of metal.
• Instructs and brings flame or electrodes on or across work piece to straighten, curve, dissolve, or develop metal.
• Joins pieces together, covers up taut points, and adds metal to develop parts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Experience: 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Education: High School or better.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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