Combination Welder- Austin Industrial Decatur, IL (BIO Cap)

About the role

Austin Industrial is seeking a Welder - Combination to join our team. This position requires 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience and the ability to weld or tack weld pieces together, among other responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Uses spot welding gun or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment to weld or tack weld pieces together.
• Unites pipes from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas and turns valves to release mixture.
• Preheats work pieces for the preparation of welding or curving, using torch.
• Fills holes or corrects mistakes in lead pieces and makes bulges thin and curves in metal work pieces.
• Checks the weakness of work pieces and measures work pieces with straightedge or template to ensure the piece meets specifications.
• Climbs up ladders or works on scaffolds to take apart textures.
• Gives signal to crane operator to lift large work pieces.
• Uses thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment to dismount metal assemblies or cut scrap metal.
• Uses hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools to place and protect work pieces.
• Chooses place of weld based on type, thickness, area, and expected temperature of metal.
• Instructs and brings flame or electrodes on or across work piece to straighten, curve, dissolve, or develop metal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.
• Education: No minimum education requirements.
• Legal Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
• Sponsorship: Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Austin Industrial offers competitive benefits and compensation packages. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees.

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. We are an industry leader with over 60 years of experience serving the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

About Austin Industries

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial, and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation, committed to Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service, and Excellence in Safety.