Panel Welder III - Expert MIG (Aluminum) - Night Shift

Hennig; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a Panel Welder III – Expert/Trainer for the night shift. The role focuses on advanced panel welding across multiple work centers, ensuring weld quality, alignment, and leak testing of aluminum and steel panels.

Candidates should have 5+ years MIG welding experience, D1.3 certifications within 30 days, and strong ability to read fabrication prints and welding symbols. Safety and 5S compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years MIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certifications D1.3 14-gauge and D1.3 11-gauge within 30 days of starting.
• Strong ability to read fabrication prints and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform all welding and fabrication responsibilities across panel work centers.
• Verify weldment alignment and squareness; inspect for nonconforming welds and perform repairs.
• Conduct welding on roof, wall, doors, and miscellaneous panels; ensure leaks tested assemblies meet specs.
• Operate welding PPE and power tools safely; maintain 5S and clean work area.
• Safely operate crane equipment after training and work around material-handling equipment.

Skills

Panel welding

Fabrication

Read prints

Welding symbols

Quality inspection

Leak testing

Safety 5S

Forklift/crane safety

Teamwork

Aluminum & steel welding

Education

High School Diploma/GED

D1.3 14-gauge and D1.3 11-gauge welding certifications

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Job description

Hennig in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a Panel Welder III – Expert/Trainer for the night shift. The role focuses on advanced panel welding across multiple work centers, ensuring weld quality, alignment, and leak testing of aluminum and steel panels.

Candidates should have 5+ years MIG welding experience, D1.3 certifications within 30 days, and strong ability to read fabrication prints and welding symbols. Safety and 5S compliance are essential.