Welder

Welder

Morton North - Morton, IL 61550

Overview

Salary Range $23.00 - $33.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Travel Percentage Less than 10%

Description

The Welder assembles and welds metal components and subassemblies using GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), or other approved welding processes. This position interprets prints and work instructions, prepares and fits components, performs in-process inspections, and produces completed assemblies that meet Morton Industries' safety, quality, and production standards.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review production schedules, work orders, prints, process sheets, and applicable work instructions.
• Set up and operate welding equipment using the appropriate process, settings, materials, and consumables.
• Fit, tack, and finish-weld metal components and subassemblies according to customer and company specifications.
• Interpret prints, weld symbols, dimensions, tolerances, and assembly sequences.
• Inspect component parts and completed weldments using approved gauges, fixtures, and measuring equipment.
• Verify that materials, components, and completed assemblies conform to print and quality requirements.
• Lay out reference points, weld locations, and assembly positions as required.
• Use fixtures, Bluco tables, layout tables, clamps, and other tools to position and secure components.
• Correct component alignment or dimensional concerns using approved heating, clamping, straightening, or restraining methods.
• Operate grinders, sanders, drills, saws, and other hand or power tools required to complete assigned work.
• Complete welding, brazing, grinding, finishing, and related assembly operations as required.
• Identify and report weld defects, dimensional concerns, equipment problems, and material discrepancies.
• Perform rework or repairs according to approved instructions and quality requirements.
• Complete required production, quality, scrap, and traceability documentation accurately and on time.
• Handle and move materials safely using approved lifting equipment and material-handling practices.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, fixtures, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, work instructions, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Meet established productivity expectations while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members, Team Leads, Quality, Material Handling, and Production leadership.
• Support cross-training, continuous-improvement activities, and other production areas as business needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Trade school, college, weld experience, or a combination

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Attendance
• In order to perform this job the employee must meet all Company attendance requirements.

Safety

• The ability to continuously practice safe habits in the workplace while following all policies and procedures related to health and safety.

Morton Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, among other things, or as a qualified individual with a disability. Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.