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Welder

Motion
Woodridge, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2027
Summary

Under general supervision, the Welder uses hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to weld together metal components (flat, horizontal, or vertical plates and pipes). The Welder is responsible for assisting with the entire sequence of cutting and welding operations for a wide variety of repair and fabrication work. The Welder aligns and welds components of metal tools, wires, fixtures and other metal products.

Job Duties

  • Works from sketches, prints, operation sheets, preliminary drawings, and written/verbal instructions.
  • Maintains welding specifications.
  • Sets up and operates all welding equipment.
  • May utilize different types of welding systems for different tasks.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Typically requires a technical degree and one (1) to four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Knowledge of Chemistry and Metallurgy.
  • Understanding of Electricity.
  • Knowledge of basic computer programming.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to Read Blueprints.

Physical Demands

  • Manual Dexterity
  • Physical Strength
  • Physical Stamina
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination
  • Excellent depth perception
  • Excellent fine motor skills
  • Ability to lift 100 pounds
  • Ability to carry 50 pounds

Company Information

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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