Welder I - 1st Shift - HIRING BONUS

Jtec Industries, Inc. - Material Movement Experts; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

PTO from day 1

8 paid holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Jtec Industries in East Peoria, IL is seeking a Welder I to join our growing, locally owned manufacturing team. You will weld metal components using hand-welding equipment and help ensure weld quality meets specifications.

The position involves working in flat, vertical, and overhead positions and requires maintaining high-quality welds while meeting output goals. We offer $23–$30/hour, a $1,500 sign-on bonus, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, life

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Welding certificate or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Inspect and verify parts for accuracy.
• Maintain consistent, high-quality welds.
• Meet hourly and job-based weld output goals.
• Use common welding hand and power tools.

Skills

Welding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

Join a growing, locally owned manufacturing leader!

Jtec Industries designs and builds innovative material‑handling equipment used across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. We are a vertically integrated operation-machining, welding, painting, assembling, and shipping all under one roof-and we invest in the growth and success of our team.

What We Offer

• SIGN ON BONUS!! - $1500 Sign-on bonus for Welders (with 6 mo. or greater previous equivalent production weld experience).
• $23.00 - $30.00 per hour dependent on experience
• Competitive pay & regularly benchmarked wages
• 401(k) with strong company match
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• PTO starting Day 1
• 8 paid holidays
• Wellness programs + frequent employee food events and activities

About The Role

The Welder I position is responsible for welding metal components using hand‑welding equipment and ensuring weld quality meets specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
• Inspect and verify parts for accuracy
• Maintain consistent, high-quality welds
• Meet hourly and job‑based weld output goals
• Use common welding hand and power tools

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Welding certificate or equivalent experience

Working Conditions

• Industrial fabrication environment
• Exposure to weld fumes, noise, and heat
• Standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, and reaching required
• Full‑time, 40 hrs/week with possible overtime

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jtec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, genetic information, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, or any other protected category.