Welder from Apidel Technologies

Position: Welder

Location: Freeburg, IL 62243

Duration: 12 months contract with higher extension possibilities  

Shift: 1^st Shift:  6:00 am - 3:30 pm occasional Saturday

Pay rate: $22/ hr. on W2 without benefits.

Job Description 

The welder has primary responsibility of tig and mig welding of aluminium, 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/aluminium 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 preferred.
• 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 colours.