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

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO from day one

8 paid holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Jtec Industries, Inc. in East Peoria, IL designs and builds material-handling equipment and seeks a Welder I to join the team. You will weld metal components using hand-welding equipment and ensure welds meet specifications.

This full-time position offers 40 hours per week with potential overtime, competitive hourly wages of $23.00 to $30.00, and benefits including 401(k) with company match and medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Welding certificate or equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet hourly and job-based output goals.

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

Tools

Welding equipment

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.