Welder assistant job description

Looking for 1st shift welders!

Willing to Train!! Entry Level Welders please apply!

Must have welding experience

Our Client, a leader in the Great Rockford Area, is looking to add MIG Welders to their 1st and 2nd shifts. Below is a brief discussion! This position would be perfect for someone looking to get into the welding sector.

Description:

Candidate in this position will start in a production role and then they will have the opportunity to move over in a MIG welding apprentice program.

Looking for candidates that have the certification to eventually train.

The MIG welder will be responsible for performing welds on various parts of displays for customers. 60 - 70% of their time will be spent welding and the rest of their time working a punch press, or grinding material if they have experience with buff or finish grinding.

Skills:

Mig welder, Weld, Blueprint, Mig, Welding, Mig welding, Stainless steel

You can contact Allie if this position is something of interest or directly apply.

Call or Text Allie at: (Please leave a voicemail so I can return your call)

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About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

+ Will perform Intrack Welding functions;

+ Capable of performing job duties in a safe and professional manner;

+ Self-directed individual with ability to supervise and lead a small work group;

+ Responsible to report customer and production status in a professional and timely manner;

+ No prior welding experience required;

+ Must have the ability to read precision instruments and gauges with a background in heavy mechanical/electrical machines and equipment;

+ Perform QA inspections as required;

+ Candidate must be able to lift 50lbs;

+ Candidate will setup and perform weld operations including; move jack stands into place prior to making welds, clean and remove ballast rocks in work area, vehicle maintenance and cleaning, truck movement while on track from work site to work site, grind welds as needed;

+ Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

+ The work will be for Class I RR's focused in the SE, SW, and central parts of the USA.

+ Basic computer skills;

+ Good verbal and written communications skills;

+ Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and customers;

+ Fill out and organize work reports;

+ Must be able to travel 90% of time;

+ Must have a valid driver's license and ability to gain Class-A CDL within 90 days;

+ Ability to pass drug screening and background check. High School Diploma/GED required.

As a US Department of Transportation contractor, RailWorks is required to comply with all current Federal DOT regulations, including drug testing. At this time, Federal DOT drug tests do not allow for the use of marijuana, even in states that allow medical and/or recreational use. Accordingly, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test that includes marijuana prior to being hired.

RailWorks Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.