Welder 2nd Shift

Opportunities; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Opportunities in Hazel Crest, IL seeks an experienced Welder for the 2nd shift to perform welding and related shop work with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

The role requires all-position flux core welding and fitting experience, with heavy equipment operation involved. Expect long shifts (4:30PM–5:00AM, 12 hours, Mon–Fri) and competitive hourly pay with strong benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in all-position flux core wire welding.
• Fitting experience required.
• Welds will be subject to UT weld testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of welding work per job specifications.
• Safely operate heavy equipment and follow all safety policies.
• Assist in other shop tasks such as air arcing, drilling, torching, and grinding as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Communicate progress and issues to supervisors and collaborate with team members.
• Support training and knowledge sharing to maintain a safe, efficient work environment.

Skills

Flux core welding

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Welder for our 2nd Shift to perform welding and related shop work while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. The ideal candidate has experience with all-position flux core welding and fitting and is comfortable working with heavy equipment and machinery.

Hours: 4:30PM to 5:00AM / 12 hours – Monday through Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing all aspects of welding work.
• Safely operate heavy equipment and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other jobs within the shop as required to assist in meeting business demands, including air arcing, drilling holes, torching, grinding, etc.
• Staying compliant with all regulatory bodies as it applies to the work that is being completed and with all safety rules and policies.
• Perform other duties as required and directed by management.
• Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries; Assist in delivering required training to ensure that all coworkers have the necessary skills to perform their jobs properly and safely.
• Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals (internal & external).
• Maintain ongoing communication and adhere to all Companywide policies to eliminate and/or reduce exposure to liability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Guidelines

Required:

• 2+ years of experience in all-position flux core wire welding.
• Fitting experience.
• Welds subject to UT weld testing.
  

Skills and Abilities

Requires good communication, interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and follow instructions. Requires an eye for detail. Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable operating and documentation procedures and material flow; Ability to meet deadlines; to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; ability to accept constructive criticism; ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems, and complete tasks independently; ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with supervisors, members of management, vendors, and other employees.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This is a production classification and employees work indoors and outdoors (in all seasons) with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable climbing, twisting, bending, squatting and kneeling for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 60 pounds and pull approximately 20 lbs. Need to have the ability to ascend and descent a ladder and/or scaffolding.

Welding Testing Requirements

Welder will have no more than 90 days to meet the Welder Test Criteria. For each welding process welders are required to pass two full penetration groove weld tests. This will be to a backing stripped, one inch thick, 45-degree groove in the flat and vertical positions. These will be radiographically tested and interpreted to AWS D14.1 criterion.

During the interview process the welder will take both a written test as well as perform physical welding skills which will be UT tested.

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The hourly pay range for this role is $22.00 to $26.00/hr. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

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