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Summary
Title:Welder
ID:91
Department:Welding
Location:Monee, IL
Description
There is an immediate opening for a Welder in our Welding Department. The skills and responsibilities for this position are listed below:
 
Works from blueprints, work orders and instructions:

♦ Reads complex welding drawings and welds parts according to engineering specifications.

♦ Determines necessary tooling to be used for each work order and set-up if required.

♦ Selects proper wire or rod for welds.

♦ Hand burns parts.

♦ Uses tools and measuring devices such as tape measure, square, blocking, chisels, file, wire brush and other metal preparation equipment.

♦ Plans weld sequences to minimize distortion.

♦ Simple layout of parts.

♦ Operates a fork truck and all overhead cranes.

♦ Enters work order information through terminals in the shop.

♦ Follows safety guidelines for safe operation of all equipment.

♦ Participates in Continuous Improvement Projects.

♦ Performs other duties as assigned.
 

Uses: Welding and metal preparation equipment, fork truck, overhead crane.
 
Job Requirements:

♦ High school diploma or equivalency required.

♦ Welder B: Minimum 1-2 years related experience required.

♦ Ability to pass a basic qualifying weld test and be certified.

♦ Experience in crane or heavy equipment manufacturing preferred.

♦ Work in a factory setting; ability to stand 6-10 hours daily, ability to lift <50lbs frequently.

♦ Ability to communicate effectively within the organization on multiple levels.

♦ Basic PC knowledge (ability to operate a keyboard and basic navigation between screens within an application).
 

EEO Employer M/F/V/D

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances.  Profit sharing opportunities.

Current starting wage: $15.18 per hour.  $0.50/hour increase after 90 days with good performance.  OT often available.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
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About Us

Whiting Corporation, located near Chicago, Illinois, is a major manufacturer of heavy-duty overhead cranes and railcar maintenance equipment. Whiting overhead cranes serve a variety of industries including steel mills, automotive plants, foundries, fossil fuel plants, metal service centers, refuse facilities, hydro-electric plants and nuclear power plants. Additionally, Whiting is a trusted name for railcar maintenance and lifting equipment for the freight and commuter railroad industries, municipal transit authorities, railcar builders and independent maintenance shops. Whiting is ISO-9001:2015 certified and a proud U.S. manufacturer.

Connect with Whiting

Location:
26000 Whiting Way
Monee, IL 60449

Phone:
888-Whiting (944-8464)

Email:
Info@WhitingCorp.com