Welder 1st Shift

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Welder Freeburg, IL
First Shift: 6am-3:30pm occasional Saturday
The welder has primary responsibility of tig and mig welding of aluminum, steel and stainless steel parts.

Essential Functions
Create quality welds according to blueprints
Inspect welds for accuracy
Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting steel/aluminum parts.
Change wire, welding, as needed
Follow all safety rules regarding machine operation and proper guarding.
Responsible for the quality of the parts being produced and perform first piece inspections and subsequent inspections to ensure overall quality.
Take care of routine maintenance and keep the work area clean and neat.
Maintain simple reports on productivity, quality and safety.

Basic Responsibilities
Use inspections equipment to ensure the quality of the parts being produced.
Physically able to do the work requiring frequent standing, bending and lifting up to 20 lbs. frequently and 40 60 lbs. occasionally.
Sufficient reading and writing ability to follow work order instructions and prepare simple production reports.
Sufficient visual acuity (corrected) to read instructions, operate machine and inspect parts.
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate the equipment properly.
Must be able to pass the respiratory test per OSHA requirement.
Assist supervisor and perform other duties as needed and directed.

Education/background Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent .
Requires good hand and eye coordination, finger, dexterity, mobility and ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to distinguish and identify different components/part colors.