The Welder position entails the lay out and fabrication of metal assemblies. Must be familiar with structural welding, forming and various other fabrication processes. The welder will be using technical drawings and various other specs along with verbal instructions for planning and accomplishing assigned jobs. Will be assigned other jobs by the Shop Superintendent. Duties/Responsibilities: 1. Handle Materials – cutting and joining metal parts for fabrication or repairing various job. 2. Designing and fabricating the equipment and parts for meeting the special or unusual needs, using the manufacturer specifications, calculator, measuring devices, drawings, etc. 3. Installing or removing any equipment such as paint machines, grinders, power and hand tools. 4. Must be familiar with the following tools: mig-welder, plasma cutter, arc welder, chop saw, oxyacetylene torch. 5. Basic math skills and use of tape measures, calculators will be required. Minimum Job Requirements: • Steel toed boots • Suitable attire for the shop environment for the summer and winter months. • Basic hand tools – • Heavy lifting • Availability to work normal shift and overtime. • Must be punctual and possess a strong work ethic. Education & Skills: • High School/GED required. • Welding Certification • Basic reading, writing and math skills. • Basic knowledge of welding symbols and blueprint reading skills. • Ability to work with complicated welding tools like ox-fuel, plasma, mag-drills, chainsaws etc. • Knowledge and respect of shop safety. • Perform physically demanding work. • Ability to work in a hot and cold environment as weather/seasons change. • Entry level welders are expected to pass technical exams in the field. Safety: • Report all incidents/accidents immediately, to include filling out the proper forms. Also report all unsafe/hazardous conditions/equipment immediately to the Shop Superintendent. • Follow established safety policies and procedures. • Must be trained to use labels and SDSs to recognize hazards and to follow appropriate protective measures. • Follow established hand washing procedures. • Participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals. • Report occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s established policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents. • Always promote safe practices. • Keep your work areas free of hazardous conditions i.e., excess supplies, equipment, etc., to assure that all established safety rules/regulations are always followed. • Report any safety hazards promptly to the Safety Director. Physical/Mental Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand for long periods of time; walk & move intermittently throughout the day; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to do heavy lifting and operate an overhead crane. Employees are subject to multiple interruptions throughout the day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to adjust to the weather as the seasons change from extremely hot weather to extremely cold weather. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Ability to Commute: • Quincy, IL 62301 (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>MIG Welders for 2nd and 3rd Shifts If you have a stable work history, have excellent attendance and aren't afraid of working overtime/Saturdays, apply today! Successful candidates must have previous welding experience or certifications for welding. Must be proficient in reading blue prints and a tape measure. Candidates should be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Interested parties may apply online at www.knapheide.com/careers. Knapheide offers competitive wages and benefits including access to free medical care at The Knapheide Family Wellness Center as well as medical, life, dental, and long-term disability insurance, a 401K savings program, and retirement benefit. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability.
See More Details >>Company Description Our Principles and Values: Manchester Tank has a proud heritage of hard-working people, who for over 75 years have manufactured high quality products for our country and the world. The McWane/Manchester Way Compass is provided as a personal guide to help team members navigate through situations they encounter daily at work and includes eight core principles to guide our team members: Communication, Safety, Environment, Leadership, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork. All team members are expected to know these principles, values, and behaviors. Our Compass Points ensure higher levels of safety and environmental performance in all our operations. It also improves communication, relationships, and work performance at all levels of our organization. Manchester Tank is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. Manchester Tank will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Job Description This employee is responsible for the set-up and operation of welding equipment. The employee must also monitor the process and quality of the product and make necessary corrections to the process in order to maintain a steady flow of quality product to the customer. Qualifications • * • Reads prints and locates piece parts. • Sets up operational parameters on the machine and monitor. Make corrections as needed. • Positions, aligns, and fits components together. • Welds fabricated, cast and stamped components to assemble tanks and pressure vessels. • Completes first article inspection before starting run. • Monitor the product quality using required gages and inspection criteria. • Operation of lifting devices as needed. We offer a full benefit package, weekly pay, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and an employee referral program. Apply online today at mantank.com under careers. Starting Wage: $20.67/hour. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Quincy, IL, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders nationwide, with projections indicating a significant demand for new welders, especially as the industry faces a workforce demographic shift with 21% of welders over 55 years old. In Quincy, IL, welders can earn an average of $1,000 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $50,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the AWS Foundation help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
