Welder III, Night Shift

IFH Group, Inc.; Rock Falls (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The IFH Group, Inc. in Rock Falls, IL is seeking a Welder III for the Night Shift. This on-site role performs advanced MIG and TIG welding on tank construction, reads blueprints, and mentors teammates. You will work 8:00 p.m.

to 6:00 a.m. Sun-Wed, and train others while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met. Benefits begin after 30 days. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of welding/metal fabrication experience; an associate degree is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 3 years of welding/metal fabrication experience with MIG/TIG welding required.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced welding and fabrication specific to tank construction and welds to standards of safety and quality.
• Reads blueprints and diagrams to perform MIG/TIG weldments and fixtures.
• Trains and mentors team members; supports night shift supervisor.
• Ensures safety, quality, productivity, and accuracy across welding operations.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Safety-conscious

Mentoring others

Heavy equipment operation

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Measurement reading

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in welding (preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Cranes/Hoists

Pallet jacks

Welding equipment

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: SeniorJob Location: The IFH Group IL - Rock Falls, IL 61071Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High school diploma or equivalentSalary Range: $27.00 - $30.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Night ShiftJob Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

Do you enjoy working with fun and upbeat team members in a safe manufacturing environment? Do have knowledge and experience with MIG and TIG welding, and meticulous attention to detail? Do you want to work nights? If so, Welder III - Night Shift may be the right job for you!

As a premier fuel and hydraulic tank producer, The IFH Group, Inc. is a growing company and destination employer for professionals and skilled experts. Welder III reports directly to the Night Shift Supervisor while performing advanced welding skills and fabrication techniques with standards of excellence. This advanced role is a senior peer responsible for supporting the Night Shift Supervisor by training and mentoring other team members. This full-time Welder III position is 100% on-site in Rock Falls, Illinois, and eligible for insurance benefits on the 1st day of the month following date of hire. Work schedule is Sunday throughWednesday from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Performs advanced welding skills and fabrication techniques specific to tank construction, bead size, and other specifications with standards of excellence for safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, and accuracy.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, diagrams, and schematics, to perform MIG and TIG weldments and/or fixtures.
• Takes and uses accurate measurements to perform weldments according to specifications.
• Examines welds for appropriate bead size and other specifications.
• Records time accurately to customer jobs by utilizing the ERP system.
• Operates and uses overhead hoist (with crane) and rigging techniques to safely and properly lift and maneuver tanks.
• Operates powered industrial trucks including motorized pallet jacks.
• Supports team to consistently deliver operational effectiveness with standards of excellence.
• Fosters culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Leads by example and prioritizes safety and compliance such as completing training requirements timely and wearing personal protective equipment.
• Trains and mentors team members with an approachable demeanor.
• Performs other relevant duties, tasks, assignments, and projects, upon request or as business needs require.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Constant standing with repetitious hand and finger movements to use and operate welding gun, hand and power tools, welding and brazing equipment, torches, and shields; detect, perceive, identify, observe, inspect, and assess fabrication and welding operations; express and exchange information in-person. Constant moving/traversing and positioning self to reach overhead and at or below the shoulder; move and position objects up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment: Constantly works in manufacturing setting on the shop floor with exposure to fluctuating temperatures and noise levels at or above 100 decibels on average. Working on the shop floor requires safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear with metatarsal guard. Welding requires additional personal protective equipment including gloves, weld jacket/sleeves, weld hood, and face shield.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or certificate from accredited academic institution in welding highly preferred.
• Three (3) years’ previous experience with machine/metal fabrication, MIG welding, and/or TIG welding required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong work ethic with integrity while prioritizing standards of excellence including safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, and accuracy.
• Knowledge and ability to use and apply advanced welding skills and fabrication techniques specific to tank construction, bead size, and other specifications while training and mentoring team members.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to operate and use hand and power tools, and welding and brazing equipment, torches, and shields, while training and mentoring team members.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to use overhead hoist with crane and rigging techniques to safely and properly lift and maneuver tanks.
• Ability, knowledge, and skill to prioritize safety while using and operating powered industrial trucks including motorized pallet jacks.
• Ability and knowledge to use and apply critical thinking skills, sound judgement, and logical reasoning.
• Ability, knowledge, and skill to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information including, but not limited to customer specifications.
• Ability, knowledge, and skill to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, diagrams, weld symbols, schematics, and material specifications.
• Knowledge, ability, and skill to take and use accurate measurements.
• Ability, knowledge, and skill to demonstrate professionalism and use respectful communication with employees at all levels within the organization as well as external stakeholders.
• Ability, knowledge, and skill to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability, knowledge, and skill to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
• Ability and knowledge to apply basic skill and proficiency using ERP/MRP system.
• Ability and willingness to comply with all company policies, processes, and procedures including, but not limited to code of conduct.
• Ability and skill to fluently speak, read, write, and understand English.