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Welder

Midstate Manufacturing Company
Galesburg, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026

SUMMARY

Welds, brazes, and cuts metal components using gas or electric arc-welding equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES i

Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.

Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse.

Starts power supply to produce electric current.

Strikes (forms) arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece.

Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.

Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.

Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.

Applies filler rod manually to supply weld metal.

Cleans or degreases weld joint or work piece.

Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.

Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.

Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.

Preheats work piece with hand torch or heating furnace.

Positions and clamps work pieces together or assembles them in jig or fixture.

Tacks assemblies together.

Uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.

Properly maintains equipment and keeps work area clean and orderly

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20

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