Metal Welder

Fol-Da-Tank; Milan (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fol-Da-Tank is seeking a Metal Welder to weld, cut, and fabricate metal components using plasma cutting and hand welding equipment. You will prepare parts, monitor processes, and ensure quality.

The role requires a High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment. Extended hours may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of welding systems and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Eager to learn, take initiative, and leadership skills with an ownership mindset
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and strong time management skills

Responsibilities

• Gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job
• Welds and fabricates various products and equipment using cutting and welding techniques and equipment
• Monitors the welding process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area daily
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Ability to work extended hours with little advance notice to meet project deadlines, if needed
• Must be able to audibly communicate clearly (regularly talk and hear), read at a distance and close to eyes with or without correction

Skills

Welding knowledge

Blueprint reading

Mathematics for welding

Reading & listening

Communication skills

Leadership mindset

Team player

Time management

Ownership attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Metal Welder

Reports to: Operations Director

Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The primary objective of the Metal Welder is to weld, cut, and fabricate metal components and products by using plasma cutting and hand welding equipment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job
• Welds and fabricates various products and equipment using cutting and welding techniques and equipment
• Monitors the welding process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area daily
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Thorough understanding of welding systems and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Eager to learn, take initiative, and leadership skills with an ownership mindset
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and strong time management skills

• Ability to work extended hours with little advance notice to meet project deadlines, if needed
• Must be able to audibly communicate clearly (regularly talk and hear), read at a distance and close to eyes with or without correction

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Requires sitting, standing, walking, and bending for 8-hour periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Manufacturing environment: may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, dust, or dirt