Welder 1 A15 1st Shift

AGCO Corporation; Assumption (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AGCO Corporation is seeking a passionate Welder to join our team in Assumption, IL. This full-time position involves welding metal products, setting up welding equipment, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical aptitude, previous welding experience, and a high school diploma or GED. Join us in driving agricultural innovation and apply your skills in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous welding experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and use various tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Weld material to specification using MIG welder.
• Set up and maintain welding equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or certificate in welding

Tools

MIG welder

Tape measure

Plasma cutter

Acetylene torch

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Grain & Protein Technologies/ GSI Assumption is seeking a talented, passionate, and highly motivated professional to join the team as a Welder. The ideal candidate will be responsible for welding material to specification, from job orders and document production data. Works well within the team setting, openly shares perspective in team meetings and contributes to discussions in a constructive manner. You will work onsite at our Assumption, IL facility.

Your Impact

• Follow required safety and work procedures.
• Set-up, adjust, program, and perform preventative maintenance on welding equipment and local exhaust.
• Use MIG welder to assemble metal products to specification, from job order and document production data at a level of output that minimizes production delays.
• Produce strong, penetrated welds that are smooth, non-porous and consistent.
• Follow required procedures and use appropriate jigs and fixtures to assist in the assembly and welding process.
• Utilize quality checks to meet product standards.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to 5S Standards.
• Implement all aspects of Grain & Protein Technologies/ GSI Assumption Lean and Quality Management systems.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Your Experience And Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, technical degree or certificate in welding preferred.
• Previous welding experience required.
• Ability to use various tools including (tape measure, hand grinder, plasma cutter, acetylene torch, etc.), read blueprints and tape measure.
• Ability to read, write and use basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and angles).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow precise instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, managers and across departments.
  
  

Your Benefits

• Reports to: Sr. Production Manager/Production Supervisor
• Non-exempt/Hourly starting at starting at $24.89/hr, up to $32.07/hr depending on experience.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• No travel is expected for this position.
  
  

Your Workplace

You will work onsite at our Assumption, IL site to team up with your wonderful Grain & Protein Technologies/ GSI Assumption colleagues.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works with and near large machinery and equipment daily. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions including temperatures ranging from 40°F to 105°F.

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or craw and frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must be able to stand for up to twelve hours per day. The employee must continuously lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must wear personal protective equipment (i.e. eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, sleeves, etc.)

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

Grain & Protein Technologies/ GSI Assumption is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing and Farming

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