Welder
Company: Morton Buildings
Location: Morton
Posted on: August 6, 2022
Job Description:
Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame
construction. We have been in business for more than 110 years and
have six manufacturing plants servicing 106 construction centers
nationwide. Per year, across America, more than 3,500 new buildings
sport the familiar Morton M.
Our Welder welds metal parts together using specified wire welding
processes. Performs related tasks such as flame cutting, carbon arc
gouging and grinding. Replaces/repairs trailer frames and
suspensions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsibilities
- Uses MIG welder to assemble fabricated mild steel and aluminum
products in an efficient manner to maximize production
- Operates the equipment in a safe manner and reports hazards
associated with the equipment or its operators to the Safety
Director or Maintenance Department
- Produces strong penetrated welds that are smooth, non-porous
and consistent
- Follows required procedures and uses appropriate jigs and
fixtures to assist in the assembly process
- Maintains/produces a level of output that will minimize
production delays
- Assesses and executes weld repairs on various types of
equipment
- Cleans and maintains an orderly work area
- Communicates effectively with other workers to direct personal
overflow
- Assists other individuals in area when needed
- Other duties as deemed necessary and requested by the
Supervisor
- Implements all aspects of Lean Manufacturing
Qualifications
- Knowledge of welding processes and equipment
- Minimum 2 years of welding experience
- Knowledge of Pulse welding desired
- Ability to weld vertical, flat and overhead welds with a good
penetration and quality appearance
- Ability to operate a plasma cutter, carbon arc gouger and
acetylene torches
- Good communication skills relative to supervisor and other
related departments
- Ability to hold final required cosmetic finish with angle
grinders and sanders
- Math skills, including fractions and angles
- Ability to read tape measure and angle finder
- Ability to read blueprint drawings and cut lists
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Physical ability to work and weld in awkward positions such as
kneeling, lying down and overhead
- Ability to climb and work from a ladder
- Ability to operate various shop tools including power and
manually operated wrenches
- Training in forklift operation desirable
- Training in overhead crane operation desirable
- Ability to pass a weld test given on-site during interview
Benefits Include:
- Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- 401k Opportunity
- ESOP Retirement Program in which you become an owner of the
company
Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be
subject to a pre-placement test which does include a drug screen.
Associated topics: burner, gas metal arc welding, gmaw, grinder,
iron, ironworker, metal, rail, spot weld, weld
Keywords: Morton Buildings, Peoria , Welder, Other , Morton, Illinois
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