TIG Welder

MORTON INDUSTRIES LLC; Morton, East Peoria (IL, IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Industries LLC in Morton, IL is seeking a skilled TIG welder to perform inspection, planning and fabricating metal parts. You will read blueprints, set up equipment, maintain safety standards, and mentor trainees to ensure welds meet specifications.

Join a team focused on safety, consistency, and productivity through precise welding and continuous improvement of processes. This full-time on-site role supports diverse material types and strict quality requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the selection and procurement of materials and equipment required for TIG welding (from ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS).
• Blueprint Reading and interpretation of welding blueprints, schematics, and codes.
• Measure and align workpieces using straightedges, clamps, and calipers.
• Carry out grinding and thermal cutting operations to obtain various textures and sizes for metal parts.
• Oversee the set-up of TIG welding equipment and ensure welding operations meet set specifications.
• Mentor and train new and trainee TIG welders.
• Perform TIG welding on materials including fiberglass, iron, plastic, and copper.
• Conduct radiographic and bend tests to verify weld quality.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint Reading

Measurement & alignment

Safety compliance

Team mentoring

Pipe leak testing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school or welding program

Welding experience

College degree (welding-related)

Tools

Arc welding equipment

Grinder / grinding machine

Calipers

Scrapers

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Morton North - Morton, IL 61550, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $30.00 - $40.00 Hourly, Integrity In Action

We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Focused on Team Success

We achieve company goals through camaraderie and serving together.

Driven to Deliver

We fulfill our commitments with exceptional effort.

Consistent Progress

We are dedicated to the ongoing improvement of our people and processes.

Professional Authenticity

We bring excellence using our individuality.

SUMMARY

Carry out skilled TIG welding work including inspection, planning, preparation and cutting, inspection, checking/testing; to fabricate, repair, maintain and install metal item, checking/testing whilst performing the allocated tasks to meet applicable safety standards, criteria and deadlines and to maximize productivity and profitability

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the selection and procurement of materials and equipment required for TIG welding
• Blueprint Reading
• Measure and align workpieces using straightedges, clamps, and calipers
• Fill ducts with water/air and submerge in water to identify pipe leakage
• Ensure compliance with established health/safety policies and regulations
• Carry out grinding and thermal cutting operations to obtain various textures and sizes for metal parts
• Oversee the set-up of TIG welding equipment
• Operate power and hand tools such as arc welders, buffing machine, and scrapers
• Maintain good working knowledge of the welding characteristics of metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, schematics, and codes
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repair of piping systems and metal structures
• Ensure welding operations meet set specifications and construction requirements
• Oversee the training and mentoring of new and trainee TIG welders
• Perform TIG welding on materials such as fiberglass, iron, plastic, and copper
• Conduct radiographic and bend tests to verify the quality of weld.
• All other duties as assigned

Morton Industries LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications: PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Trade school, college, weld experience, or a combination