Senior FAB Welder 1st Shift

AMETEK; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK is seeking a first-shift Senior Fab Welder to join our production team in Aurora, Illinois. In this role, you will be responsible for welding chambers and other devices for level and flow measuring equipment. Candidates should have 5-7 years of welding experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, along with the ability to read, write, and effectively use basic tools. The position offers a salary range of $70,000-$75,000 and supports continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of welding experience is required.
• Basic math skills and ability to use measurement equipment are necessary.
• Stooping, kneeling, and standing for long periods of time is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding duties with accountability for quality.
• Fit, setup, operate and troubleshoot tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Welding experience

Ability to read and write in English

Basic computer literacy

Basic math skills

Ability to use hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities

AMETEK LMS is currently seeking a first‑shift Senior Fab Welder to join our production team. The Senior Fab Welder will be welding chambers and other devices for level and flow measuring equipment used in a variety of industrial applications worldwide. Employees have the opportunity to increase responsibilities and compensation over time based on performance. Join our team and you will:

• Perform current Welding Standard Work with excellence, including accountability for quality of work performed.
• Assess and resolve simple problems in execution of standard work with suggestions for improvement.
• Fit, setup, operate, inspect and troubleshoot all tools and equipment necessary to execute standard work proficient with MIG, STICK, TIG and FLUX core welding.
• Identify all out‑of‑standard and nonconforming conditions; alert Team Lead and/or Supervisor for remediation.
• Identify and propose ideas to improve safety, quality, throughput, and teamwork.
• Execute and maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S methods.
• Continuously learn new job skills within the workflow / plant to improve overall effectiveness of the organization.
• Perform all work according to area and AMETEK procedures and code of conduct.
• Able to execute all standard work with a high degree of efficiency and able to train others to improve their efficiency.
• Understand and identify sources of waste in the workflow and work with Team Lead / Supervisor to eliminate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5-7 years’ Welding experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Windows.
• Basic math skills and ability to use basic measurement equipment (ruler, scale, calipers, tape measure).
• Ability to use various hand tools (wire strippers, pliers, wrenches, etc.).
• Stooping, kneeling, standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting (regularly up to 50 lbs.).
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision and depth perception.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: $70,000

Salary Maximum: $75,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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