Welder

Prisystems; Illinois; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial machinery manufacturing seeks a Welder for a full-time role in Illinois. The ideal candidate will fit up and weld structural steel, operate heavy machinery, and ensure compliance with safety practices. Strong attention to detail and experience with MIG and TIG welding required. Join a team where safety and craftsmanship are top priorities.

Qualifications

• Welding certificate or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with fitting and welding from blueprints.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Fit up and weld structural steel, piping, and vessels.
• Use heavy-duty fabrication equipment safely.
• Read and interpret blueprints and product specifications.

Skills

Welding techniques

Blueprint reading

Safe work practices

MIG welding

TIG welding

Machine operation

Education

Welding certificate from a technical college

Tools

Power tools

Welding positioners

Crane operation

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Fit up and weld structure steel, piping and vessels according to blueprints and isometric drawings. Assemble skids, process equipment such as heat exchangers, pumps vessels and pipe as needed. Fabricate and assemble any and all equipment manufactured at PRI. Other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities & Functions

• Exercise safe working practices in all activities
• Read and interpret blueprints, process flow diagrams, sketches and product specifications
• Layout and fit up structure steel, vessels and piping
• Use pipe rollers, welding positioners, cranes, forklifts and other heavy duty fabrication equipment
• Drills and taps holes in specified locations for mounting units, using hand tools and drill press
• Squares, aligns, and assemblies values, piping spools, or equipment structural components, on floor or structural skid, using jacks, clamps, squares, plumb line and tape measure
• Attaches cabinets, motor and generator sets, and other components to mounting holes with bolts and screws, using wrenches, screwdrivers, and nut runners
• Uses hacksaw, band saw, pipe cutters, and mechanical or hydraulic pipe benders.
  
  

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Welding certificate from a technical college, or equivalent experience
• Experience with fitting and welding from blueprints, using the different welding techniques and handling large parts using cranes, forklifts and positioners
• Experience with MIG, TIG, RMD/Pulse
• Able to pass these tests:
• Able to work with hand and power tools such as drills, grinders, bevelers, etc.schedule 80 carbon steel pipe
• Flux core arc welding
• Spray arc welding
• TIG welding
• RMD/Pulse testing
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols
• Able to work with hand and power tools such as drills, grinders, bevelers, etc.
• Must be familiar with AWS, ASME and other welding codes and practices
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Flexibility - the demands of the position are widely varied. Must have the ability to shift between jobs and perform in any area of the shop, at any time, as needed.
• Excellent attendance a must - able to work overtime as needed.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices including PPE, power tool safety, ladder and platform safety, powered lift, crane and forklift safety. Applicants must also demonstrate a willingness to embrace personal responsibility for safety on the job.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• The worker is subject to inside environment conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
  
  

Scope Of Interface

Work closely with other welders, especially when handling large pieces; work with assembly and finishing team members; work closely with Engineering and project managers.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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