Welder Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Mig Welder to join our team at AG Growth International in Marshall, IL. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for performing a variety of welding functions using various types of welding equipment.

• Read and interpret blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific welding requirements.
• Connect cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by engineering.
• Manually guide 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.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions.
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Select torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux, according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of material.

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to fractional equivalents.
• Ability to use weld fillet gauges to ensure proper weld size and interpret tolerances.
• Must be able to identify and measure material.

AG Growth International is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 4,200 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AG Growth International is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.