Welder - 2nd shift

EMPOWERING COACHES WITH INNOVATIVE EQUIPMENT Position: Welder - 2nd shift Location: Champaign, IL Job Id: 313 # of Openings: 2 At Litania Sports Group, our brands—Gill and Porter—have helped define excellence in track & field, basketball, and volleyball for more than 100 years. From local gyms to world-class championships, our equipment—and the people who build it—are trusted at every level of competition. The Welder will: Perform TIG and/or MIG welding on steel and aluminum Review work orders and blueprints to determine required work Set up equipment including jig selection, gas pressure, wire speed, and amperage Perform welds according to specifications Inspect finished work for defects and accuracy Maintain a clean and safe work area Move products to the next stage in production Schedule: 2nd shift (4‑day workweek), Monday–Thursday, 2:30 pm to 1:00 am, with overtime as needed. Qualifications Minimum 18 years of age Proven proficiency in TIG and/or MIG welding on steel and/or aluminum Ability to perform continuous welds up to 24 inches preferred Ability to read tape measure Ability to read and work from blueprints including understanding tolerances Ability to take direction in written and oral English Ability to pass a drug screen and work in a drug‑free environment Primary responsibilities Follow all safety procedures to protect self and others Accept work orders, review prints, and determine work that needs to be performed Set up welds to include choosing correct jig and setting gas pressure, wire speed and amperage Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications Occasionally weld around pipe up to 8 inches Perform water‑tight welds Clean up weld splatter from product and in work area Wheel products to next step in process Job Type: Full‑time $20–$25/hour + $2 shift differential Bonus eligible (up to 20% – paid bi‑weekly and quarterly) Hourly position All full‑time employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Basic Life, voluntary life, and 401(k) match up to 6%. Our benefits and extras are as follows: Eligibility for paid time off and other benefits is based on service requirement and part‑time/full‑time status. Candidates may contact HR for detailed information on total rewards. Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr