Welder/Fabricator

Welder and Fabricator

SUMMARY:

Starting Rate: $22.00 - $25.00/Hour
Full Time - 2nd Shift

Benefits: $2,500 signing bonus (will be paid over a 12 month period), Attendance Bonus, 10 Vacation Days (Paid Time Off), 9 Holidays, 401K with company match, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

We are seeking skilled Welder and Fabricators to assemble and weld pre-formed chassis with precision in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to read drawings and fabricate based on drawing design, specifications, and procedures. We are looking for welders highly proficient in MIG welding along with the ability to fabricate and assemble large horizontal balers. We design and manufacture our machinery from the ground up and this position provides a great opportunity to strengthen your personal skills and knowledge with an ever-growing company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform efficient and quality MIG welding of various metal thicknesses.
• Fabricate large horizontal baler chassis and subcomponent as well as related machinery.
• Read blueprints & drawings.
• Use Torch and plasma cutter.
• Accurately read a tape measure and use precision measuring tools.
• Perform work with the help of various hand and power tools. (drills, grinders, sanders, etc.)
• Maintain and use equipment in a safe manner.
• Set up and adjust MIG welding and cutting equipment.
• Forklift and over-head crane operation a plus.
• Ability to meet production standards.
• Maintain good attendance record and be able to work overtime as required.
• Maintain good safety record.
• Maintain positive attitude.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Experienced MIG welder.
• Requires limited supervision to perform tasks assigned.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to use tape measure, layout out, and set assemblies.
• Possess good communication skills & an ability to adapt to changing situations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or relative experience and/or training for job classification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Depending on job classification, may require basic math and/or tape measure reading.

Depending on job classification, may require ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand, walk, and talk, or hear.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Maren Engineering is an industry leading recycling baler manufacturer located in South Holland, Illinois. Since 1962, Maren Balers and Shredders has manufactured the world’s best balers and shredders. Our balers handle high volumes of material with low labor inputs creating high quality and quantity recycled materials.