Welder

Work Location: Oregon, IL  

Your Career. Your Impact. Our Future. Let’s Get After It.

At Woods Equipment Company, we’re a passionate group of people driven by innovation and a commitment to creating the world’s most efficient agriculture products and attachments. Every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what’s next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we’re a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration – where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you’re ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Hourly Rate: $22.10 - $24.50

Shift: Monday - Thursday; 5a - 330p

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Under supervision, welds components together in a production environment.

THE DETAILS

• Under guidance, positions material to be welded and apply hand-eye coordination to achieve the desired weld.

• Make acceptable welds when shown procedures and locations

• Responsible for condition of weld fixture and dimensional accuracy of weldment

• Able to weld in flat and horizontal positions to specification

• Materials welded may include steel, or other alloys, and the methods may include metal insert gas and gas-metal arc welding

• Notify lead or supervisor when weld fixture needs repair or adjustment

• All-position welding may be required. The variety of applications requires an ability to plan, layout and perform diversified work

• Includes high pressure and code welding or other work involving critical safety and load requirements or welding where appearance is critical.

• Regulates heat and feed and may select electrodes, and tips

• Works from specifications, drawings, prints and welding symbols.

• Look for ways to improve and promote quality.

• Meet productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner

• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:  \

• High school or equivalent (GED). Six months to one-year of related experience or training such as a combination of technical training in welding, certification or on the job-related experience 

• Required to pass Welder I level internal weld test

• Follow safety rules and procedures and wear personal protective equipment

• Keeps weld curtains in place to protect others

• Keeps work area clean.

• Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional and quality manner.

• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms. Ability to verbally communicate with co-workers in all areas of the plant

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, general policies, instructions, and procedure manuals. 

• Observe safety and security procedures, reporting unsafe conditions when necessary.

• Demonstrate ability and willingness to learn; seek out development activities to improve skills and increase knowledge; learn from other team members and own mistakes.

• Crosstrain and work in other departments as necessary.

AVAILABILITY:

• Available to work on site as required by job

• Available to work 1st Shift Hours

• Welders work a 40-hour week, plus overtime as required to meet production schedules. Overtime will be based on production demands.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Retirement Savings Plus Plan*
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service 
• Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Global company with small company feel 
• Safety shoes reimbursed at $150 per year
• Safety prescription glasses through approved program

*Based on geographic location and company performance.

WHO WE ARE: 

Woods Equipment, part of the Oregon Tool, Inc. family of brands.

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive people-first culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our Team Members, customers, and communities. We welcome applications from all skilled individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: www.oregontool.com

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law. 

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.