Welding Fabricator — Day Shift, Onsite, Benefits

Oregon Tool, Inc.; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k matching

Paid vacations

Safety shoes reimbursement

Job summary

Woods Equipment Company, part of the Oregon Tool, Inc. family, is seeking a Welder I for our first shift to join a manufacturing team focused on high-quality welds. You will set up, weld, and inspect components in a production environment, ensuring conformity to blueprints and specs.

Successful candidates will have at least six months of welding experience, pass the Welder I test, and adhere to safety policies while maintaining organized workstations and meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months to one year of welding-related experience.
• Ability to successfully complete the Welder I qualification test.
• Commitment to safety policies and PPE standards.
• Maintain welding screens and protective barriers for a safe work environment.
• Keep workstations organized and production-ready.
• Ability to read safety docs, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Willingness to cross-train and support other departments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and position components for welding operations.
• Perform welds per processes, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Maintain weld fixture integrity and ensure assemblies meet specs.
• Execute welds in flat and horizontal positions with quality adherence.
• Work with carbon steel and other alloys using MIG and related processes.
• Notify leaders when fixtures or equipment need maintenance or adjustment.
• Complete welding tasks across multiple positions and complexities.
• Handle structural, load-bearing, pressure-related, or safety-sensitive welds.
• Adjust welding parameters and equipment for optimal results.
• Interpret weld symbols and technical specifications.
• Contribute to quality, efficiency, and safety improvements.
• Meet production schedules with craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Support additional manufacturing responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Welding

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding

Welding fixtures

Job description

Woods Equipment Company, part of the Oregon Tool, Inc. family, is seeking a Welder I for our first shift to join a manufacturing team focused on high-quality welds. You will set up, weld, and inspect components in a production environment, ensuring conformity to blueprints and specs.

Successful candidates will have at least six months of welding experience, pass the Welder I test, and adhere to safety policies while maintaining organized workstations and meeting production goals.