Pipe Department Operator - 2nd Shift

Menk USA; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Menk USA in Sterling, IL is seeking a hands-on welder to set up and operate welding equipment and inspect components. You will read blueprints, adjust weld parameters, and help keep production flowing on a 10-hour shift.

We welcome candidates with basic computer skills, crane experience, and a focus on quality. This role offers a hands-on manufacturing environment with career growth opportunities at Menk USA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some mechanical experience.
• Multi-thickness welding experience.
• Overhead crane/industrial lifts experience required.
• Proficient with welding tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to read simple blueprints and use measuring tools.
• Able to work a 10-hour shift.
• Background check and drug test required.
• Preferred: Technical school or vocational training.
• Preferred: Manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Preferred: Experience setting up and troubleshooting welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust welding equipment (voltage, amperage, gas flow, wire speed).
• Set up, operate and troubleshoot machines.
• Cut, punch, and weld pipe.
• Properly operate saws, punches, welders and other machinery.
• Read simple blueprints.
• Use calipers and measuring tools.
• Cross-train for other positions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work area.
• Follow ISO 9001:2015 quality system.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Read blueprints

Calipers & measuring

Welding tools proficiency

Shift stamina

Basic computer skills

Welding multi-thickness

Overhead crane experience

Cross-training mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school or vocational training

Tools

Welding equipment

Overhead crane

Industrial lifts

Measuring tools

Job description

JOIN THE MENK-USA TEAM!

.If you enjoy hands-on work, working with machinery, and being part of a manufacturing team, we want to hear from you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Set up and adjust welding equipment, including voltage, amperage, gas flow, wire speed, and weld travel speed.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot machines.
• Cut, punch, and weld pipe.
• Properly operate saws, punches, welders, and other machinery.
• Read simple blueprints.
• Use calipers and metric and standard tape measures.
• Cross-train for other positions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free work area.
• Perform work in accordance with Menk-USA's ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Perform other duties as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some mechanical experience.
• Multi-thickness welding experience.
• Previous overhead crane/industrial lifts experience is required.
• Must be proficient with tools of the welding trade.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read simple blueprints and use measuring tools.
• Must be able to work productively for a 10-hour shift.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.

Preferred:

• Technical school or vocational training.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting welding or production equipment.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Hands-on work in a manufacturing environment.
• Regular use of welding and production equipment.
• Must follow all safety requirements and maintain a clean work area.
• Must complete required training and meet competency requirements established by the Company's training matrix.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Background check
• Employment and education verification
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Job-specific lift test

All employees must also meet the competency requirements for their role as defined by the company's training matrix and successfully complete required training.