FAB Welder II 1st Shift

AMETEK Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK LMS is seeking a first-shift Fab Welder II to join our production team in Aurora, IL. The role focuses on welding chambers and devices for level and flow measuring equipment used worldwide, with opportunities for growth based on performance.

Key tasks include identifying nonconforming conditions, reducing waste, improving safety and throughput, and maintaining 5S in the work area. Proficiency in TIG welding and reading basic measurements is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in welding/fabrication.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic math and measurement tool proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Identify nonconforming conditions and alert Lead/Supervisor.
• Eliminate waste and improve safety, quality, throughput, and teamwork.
• Maintain 5S; keep area clean and organized.
• Operate TIG welding and related equipment; perform standard work.

Skills

TIG welding

English literacy

basic math

reading/use basic measurement tools

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Ruler

Tape measure

Job description

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Business Unit: Level Measurement Solutions

Posting Date: Oct 11, 2026

Job Description:

AMETEK LMS is currently seeking a first-shift Fab Welder II to join our production team. The Fab Welder II will be welding chambers and other devices for level and flow measuring equipment used in a variety of industrial applications worldwide. Employees have the opportunity to increase responsibilities and compensation over time based on performance. Join our team and you will:

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify all out-of-standard and nonconforming conditions; alert Team Lead and/or Supervisor for remediation.
• Understand and identify sources of waste in the workflow and work with Team Lead / Supervisor to eliminate.
• Identify and propose ideas to improve safety, quality, throughput, and teamwork.
• Execute and maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S methods.
• Continuously learn new job skills within the workflow / plant to improve overall effectiveness of the organization.
• Perform all work according to area and AMETEK procedures and code of conduct.
• Able to execute standard work with support from others on complex tasks.
• Able to operate Value Stream workstation.
• Fit, setup and operate all tools and equipment necessary to execute standard work. Proficient with TIG welding.
• All standard weld qualifications (SST, CS, SST to CS).
• Able to assess and resolve simple problems in execution of standard work with support from others on complex tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3-5-year experience, high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write in English
• Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Windows
• Basic math skills and ability to use basic measurement equipment (ruler, scale, calipers, tape measure).
• Ability to use various hand tools (wire strippers, pliers, wrenches, etc.)
• Stooping, kneeling, standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting (regularly up to 50 lbs.)
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision and depth perception.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 60,000

Salary Maximum: 70,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].