Do you enjoy working with fun and upbeat team members in a safe manufacturing environment? Do have knowledge and experience with MIG and TIG welding, and meticulous attention to detail? If so, Welder I may be the right job for you!

As a premier fuel and hydraulic tank producer, The IFH Group, Inc. is a growing company and destination employer for professionals and skilled experts. Welder I reports directly to a fabrication line supervisor while performing basic welding skills and fabrication techniques with standards of excellence. This full-time Welder I position is 100% on-site in Rock Falls, Illinois, and eligible for insurance benefits on the 1st day of the month following date of hire. Work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 5:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Performs basic welding skills and fabrication techniques specific to tank construction, bead size, and other specifications with standards of excellence for safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, and accuracy.

• Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, diagrams, and schematics, to perform MIG and TIG weldments and/or fixtures.

• Takes and uses accurate measurements to perform weldments according to specifications.

• Examines welds for appropriate bead size and other specifications.

• Records time accurately to customer jobs by utilizing the ERP system.

• Operates and uses overhead hoist (with crane) and rigging techniques to safely and properly lift and maneuver tanks.

• Operates powered industrial trucks including motorized pallet jacks.

• Prioritizes safety and compliance such as completing training requirements timely and wearing personal protective equipment.

• Performs other relevant duties, tasks, assignments, and projects, upon request or as business needs require.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The information below describes physical activities and surroundings an individual may encounter while performing primary responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: Constant standing with repetitious hand and finger movements to use and operate welding gun, hand and power tools, welding and brazing equipment, torches, and shields; detect, perceive, identify, observe, inspect, and assess welding functions; express and exchange information in-person. Constant moving/traversing and positioning self to reach overhead and at or below the shoulder; move and position objects up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment: Constantly works in manufacturing setting on the shop floor with exposure to fluctuating temperatures and noise levels at or above 100 decibels on average. Working on the shop floor requires safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear with metatarsal guard. Welding requires additional personal protective equipment including gloves, weld jacket/sleeves, weld hood, and face shield.