Fabricator/Welder

Oregon Tool, Inc.; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k matching

Paid vacations

Safety shoes reimbursement

Job summary

Woods Equipment Company, part of the Oregon Tool, Inc. family, is seeking a Welder I for our first shift to join a manufacturing team focused on high-quality welds. You will set up, weld, and inspect components in a production environment, ensuring conformity to blueprints and specs.

Successful candidates will have at least six months of welding experience, pass the Welder I test, and adhere to safety policies while maintaining organized workstations and meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months to one year of welding-related experience.
• Ability to successfully complete the Welder I qualification test.
• Commitment to safety policies and PPE standards.
• Maintain welding screens and protective barriers for a safe work environment.
• Keep workstations organized and production-ready.
• Ability to read safety docs, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Willingness to cross-train and support other departments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and position components for welding operations.
• Perform welds per processes, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Maintain weld fixture integrity and ensure assemblies meet specs.
• Execute welds in flat and horizontal positions with quality adherence.
• Work with carbon steel and other alloys using MIG and related processes.
• Notify leaders when fixtures or equipment need maintenance or adjustment.
• Complete welding tasks across multiple positions and complexities.
• Handle structural, load-bearing, pressure-related, or safety-sensitive welds.
• Adjust welding parameters and equipment for optimal results.
• Interpret weld symbols and technical specifications.
• Contribute to quality, efficiency, and safety improvements.
• Meet production schedules with craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Support additional manufacturing responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Welding

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding

Welding fixtures

Job description

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At Woods Equipment Company, we're a passionate group of people driven by innovation and a commitment to creating the world's most efficient agriculture products and attachments. Every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what's next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we're a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration - where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you're ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Hourly Rate: $22.10/hr to $26/hr (dependent on interview and weld assessment)

Shift: 5a-330p; Monday - Thursday

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Under supervision, welds components together in a production environment.

THE DETAILS

• Set up and position components for welding operations, using strong hand-eye coordination to produce quality welds.
• Perform welds according to established processes, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Maintain weld fixture integrity and help ensure completed assemblies meet dimensional specifications.
• Execute welds in flat and horizontal positions while meeting production and quality requirements.
• Work with a variety of materials, including carbon steel and other metal alloys, utilizing MIG and related welding processes.
• Alert team leaders or supervisors when fixtures, tooling, or equipment require maintenance, repair, or adjustment.
• Complete welding assignments that may require multiple welding positions and varying levels of complexity.
• Perform work involving structural, load-bearing, pressure-related, cosmetic, or safety-sensitive applications.
• Adjust welding parameters, consumables, and equipment settings to achieve optimal results.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, and technical specifications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on quality, efficiency, and workplace safety.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Support additional manufacturing responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months to one year of welding-related experience gained through technical training, certification programs, apprenticeships, or hands-on work experience.
• Ability to successfully complete the company's internal Welder I qualification test.
• Commitment to following all safety policies, procedures, and required PPE standards.
• Maintain welding screens and protective barriers to ensure a safe work environment for others.
• Keep workstations organized, clean, and production-ready.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assignments accurately, professionally, and within established timelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all areas of the facility.
• Ability to read and understand safety documentation, blueprints, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, or potential hazards.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a desire to continuously expand technical knowledge and skills.
• Participate in cross-training opportunities and provide support in other departments when needed.

AVAILABILITY

• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment.
• Available to work first shift hours.
• Standard schedule consists of 40 hours per week, with overtime available and expected as business needs and production requirements dictate.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when necessary to support customer demand and operational goals.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Retirement Savings Plus Plan*
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
• Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
• Global company with small companyfeel
• Safety shoes reimbursed at $150 per year
• Safety prescription glasses through approved program

*Based on geographic location and company performance.

WHO WE ARE:

Woods Equipment, part of the Oregon Tool, Inc. family of brands.

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive people-first culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our Team Members, customers, and communities. We welcome applications from all skilled individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: www.oregontool.com

Oregon Tool, Inc.will only employ those who are legally authorized to work.Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc.does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law.

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g.,date of birth; driver's license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission.This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.