Welder, TIG

Donaldson Company; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company, located in Dixon, IL, is seeking a TIG Welder on the 1st shift (Mon-Thu, 4:00 am–2:00 pm) to perform TIG welding on specialty materials. The role requires reading blueprints, assembling parts, and applying GTAW/TIG techniques to ensure precise welds.

Responsibilities include monitoring the welding process, setting up to 250 Amp equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. Candidates should have at least 1 year of welding experience or relevant training; certifications

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints, assembles and welds using TIG and GTAW techniques.
• Requires basic math understanding related to welding tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to production schedule
• Reads, assembles, and welds using TIG and GTAW welding techniques from blueprints.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Monitors welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Setting up to 250 Amp, 32 Volt, 400 IPM wire speed
• Uses .045 - .052 metal core wire using 90/10 gas
• Grinds and wire wheels product to clean smooth surfaces
• Weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used for welding
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

TIG welding

GTAW welding

Reads blueprints

Math for welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment familiarity

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

The TIG Welder position is located in Dixon, IL and will be responsible for performing tig welding on materials. This 1st shift position hours are, Monday through Thursday, 4:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Role Responsibilities

• Adheres to production schedule
• Reads, assembles, and welds using TIG and GTAW welding techniques from blueprints.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Monitors welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Setting up to 250 Amp, 32 Volt, 400 IPM wire speed
• Uses .045 - .052 metal core wire using 90/10 gas
• Grinds and wire wheels product to clean smooth surfaces
• Weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used for welding
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year welding experience
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding certification per AMS-STD-1595A
• 2 years+ welding experience
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and processes
• Enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work
• NADCAP Certification Level II Inspector per Military Standard 271
• NAVSEA Certification per S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248

Hourly Rate: $24.32

Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, and performance.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive plan based on performance and company growth.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid paternal leave) and more.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.)
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the United States will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.