Production Welder

Company: SMF an Etnyre International Company
Location: Rockford
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

SMF has what YOU are looking for in a CAREER!! Our mission is to provide superior products and services to our customers through meaningful investments in our Members and capabilities. We succeed based on the care and value we place in our members that provide to our customers and communities around the world.Our Total Rewards Package includes:A stellar ANNUAL BONUS Program for ALL MembersCompetitive Starting Pay Negotiable Based On ExperienceClass A: $24 (5+ yrs experience)Class B: $22 (2+ yrs experience)Class C: $19 ((minimal to no work experience)$2.50/hour Shift Differential Premium paid on day 1 while you train!Excellent Benefits Package including LOW & NO COST Insurance programs and other Company Paid Benefits13 PAID Holidays (10 regular paid holidays + 3 paid Holiday Break days)A Generous Paid Time Off Package (Paid Vacation & Flex Time)401K Company Match & Annual Profit SharingLocated in Minonk, Illinois, SMF (an Etnyre International Company) is a full-service metal manufacturing facility that specializes in heavy and light fabrication for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Our organization has a fifty year history servicing the construction, power generation, agriculture, and mining industries. Ninety-five percent of SMF's business is as a Tier One supplier to OEMs, so we are held to high standards by our Fortune 500 clients. SMF's high-quality production and outstanding reputation can be attributed to our longevity in the industry, as well as our experienced employees. That's why we are in the top - percent of machine shops nationwide. With more than 200,000 square feet of manufacturing capabilities between our two facilities, SMF's process includes everything from engineering and fabrication to multiple finishing options.We are currently looking for experienced Production Welders to join our team on 2nd & 3rd shifts, who enjoy their profession and can keep up with our production demands.Job Duties:Determines proper weld requirements from prints, work orders, and instructionsSets up components for welding according to specificationsOperates angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be weldedWelds or tack welds metal parts together using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of arc welding processesSets up weld machine to the correct settings to achieve proper penetration.Ignites torch and regulates flow of gas and air to obtain desired temperature, size, and color of flame.Tests and inspects work pieces for defects ensuring work order and print specifications are met prior to sending to next operationRemoves weld splatter from partsMoves work piece and final assemblies by means of overhead crane; Signals material handlers to move final assemblies to next production operationStamps all completed parts and accurately records labor as performedPerforms daily checks of weld machine and keeps equipment and work area clean and orderlyProven experience as welder (structural, heavy gage steel, or pressure vessel); MIG experience preferredExperience using a variety of welding equipment and proceduresAbility to read and interpret technical documents and drawingsMust demonstrate good math skillsKnowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)Previous production welding experienceStrong attention to detailAbility to follow directions, read welding gauges, and operate overhead cranesAbility to lift 50 lbs and to stand for long periods of timeProfessional Certification is a plusMust pass in-house certification prior to hire Etnyre International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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