Industrial Welder: Torch & Arc Specialist

Austin-Industrial; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Decatur, IL is seeking a skilled industrial welder to join metal parts per layouts, blueprints, and welding procedures. The role requires journeyman‑level welding experience and the ability to set up and operate welding and cutting equipment on diverse metal components.

Responsibilities include joining pieces, preheating, torch control, and coordinating lifts with crane operators, with emphasis on safety and accuracy in a high‑demand industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Journeyman level welding experience.
• Ability to interpret layouts, blueprints, and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Weld or tack weld pieces together using spot, electric, or gas welding equipment.
• Unites pipes from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas and turns valves to release mixture.
• Reach temperature, size, and color of flame by burning torch and adjusting gas/air flow.
• Preheats work pieces for welding or curving preparation.
• Joins pieces together, covers up taut points, and adds metal to develop parts.
• Gives signals to crane operator for lifting large pieces.
• Uses thermal-cutting equipment to dismount metal assemblies or cut scrap metal.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Education

High School or better

Job description

Austin Industrial in Decatur, IL is seeking a skilled industrial welder to join metal parts per layouts, blueprints, and welding procedures. The role requires journeyman‑level welding experience and the ability to set up and operate welding and cutting equipment on diverse metal components.

Responsibilities include joining pieces, preheating, torch control, and coordinating lifts with crane operators, with emphasis on safety and accuracy in a high‑demand industrial environment.