Welder II - Base Welder - Night Shift

Hennig; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

10 paid holidays

Wellness program & health club reimb.

Safety shoe & glasses reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Hennig is seeking a Welder II – Base Welder in Illinois to independently perform base-welding operations while meeting print, dimensional, quality, and production requirements. You will read base-weld prints, position components, produce welds, inspect work, and perform weld repairs using welding and material-handling equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, D1.1 flat certification within 30 days, 3–5 years MIG welding experience, and at least 1 year in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
• Certification: D1.1 Flat certification within 30 days of starting position.
• Experience: 3-5 years MIG welding; 1 year in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform base-welding operations per prints and specs.
• Interpret base-weld prints and position components.
• Produce quality welds and inspect completed work.
• Perform weld repairs as needed.
• Operate welding and material-handling equipment per process.
• Ensure compliance with safety and 5S requirements.

Skills

MIG welding

Fabrication

Fit-up

Base-welding techniques

Welding equipment operation

Reading prints

Quality inspection

Safety practices

Crane operation training

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

D1.1 Flat certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Welder II – Base Welder

As a Welder II – Base Welder, you will independently perform base-welding operations while meeting established print, dimensional, quality, and production requirements. You will interpret base-weld prints, identify and position components, produce quality welds, inspect completed work, perform weld repairs, and use welding and material-handling equipment required throughout the base fabrication process.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required
• Certifications: D1.1 Flat certification within 30 days of starting position
• Experience: 3-5 years experience as a MIG welder and one year of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English

Skills

• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions and established procedures.
• Proficiency in MIG welding, fabrication, fit-up, and base-welding techniques.
• Ability to independently and safely set up and operate welding, fabrication, and base work-center equipment to established specifications.
• Ability to locate, read, and interpret base-weld fabrication prints, including required weld types, locations, and lengths.
• Ability to identify base components and verify parts against fabrication requirements.
• Ability to accurately position, fit, and align base components using levels, squares, and other measuring tools.
• Ability to produce quality welds while preventing undercut, porosity, and other unacceptable weld conditions.
• Ability to inspect completed welds and identify welding or fabrication conditions requiring correction.
• Proficiency in weld repair techniques for base-welding operations.
• Ability to independently verify completed work against fabrication prints, dimensional specifications, and workmanship requirements.
• Ability to work independently with little to no routine assistance.
• Ability to safely operate crane equipment after required training and certification to position base components.
• Understanding of welding PPE, shop safety, material-handling practices, and 5S requirements.
• Ability to safely work around forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to complete assigned work within established production and takt-time requirements.
• Ability to lift and handle parts weighing up to 40 pounds and work with team members to handle larger parts.

Medical, dental & vision

• 401(k) with company match
• company-paid life insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• wellness program & health club reimbursement
• safety shoe & glasses reimbursement
• discretionary annual bonus