Panel Welder III: Expert Technician & Trainer (Day Shift)

Hennig; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a Panel Welder III – Expert/Trainer for a day shift. Responsibilities include advanced welding across panel lines, assembling roof and wall panels, door components, and leak testing to meet prints and quality requirements.

Required qualifications include 5+ years MIG welding in manufacturing, and D1.3 14‑ga/11‑ga certificates within 30 days of starting. Strong reading of English and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years MIG welding experience in manufacturing
• D1.3 14-ga & D1.3 11-ga certifications within 30 days of starting position
• Must read and understand English

Responsibilities

• Independently perform welding and fabrication across all panel lines.
• Verify weldment alignment and squareness with measurements.
• Inspect welds for undercut, overlap, gouging, and overgrinding.
• Repair nonconforming welds and rework as needed.
• Weld panels (roof, wall, doors) and test for leaks as required.
• Operate crane after training and maintain 5S tool storage.
• Safely use PPE and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Panel welding

Fabrication

Read fabrication prints

Welding aluminum/steel

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

5S & safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

D1.3 14-gauge certification

D1.3 11-gauge certification

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Job description

Hennig in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a Panel Welder III – Expert/Trainer for a day shift. Responsibilities include advanced welding across panel lines, assembling roof and wall panels, door components, and leak testing to meet prints and quality requirements.

Required qualifications include 5+ years MIG welding in manufacturing, and D1.3 14‑ga/11‑ga certificates within 30 days of starting. Strong reading of English and safety awareness are essential.