Welder I

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Interview prep

Expect questions on safety habits, how you inspect for defects, multi-position welding experience, and how you choose equipment and consumables. Be ready to describe a time you spotted bad material or equipment and escalated it.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you are comfortable with hands-on metal joining, precise measurement, and shop safety in a non-remote Welder I role at Fortifi in the Springfield, Illinois area.

Day in the role

As Welder I at Fortifi, you would join production or fabrication work: run safe welding practices, inspect parts against specs, weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions, flag bad equipment or materials, and set up common arc and gas equipment, tips, rods, and flux for the job.

Skills to emphasize

Build competence in safe work habits; blueprint/template measurement; SMAW and GMAW setup; position welding; and selecting torches, tips, filler, and flux by metal type. No certification resources were supplied for this listing.

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Is this role remote?

No. The listing marks remote as 0, so work is on-site in the Springfield area.

What does a Welder I typically do?

Per O*NET welder tasks: weld in multiple positions, check work to specs, run standard welding tools safely, and report defective gear or materials.

Where can I read more about the occupation?

See the O*NET summary for Welders (51-4121.00) at onetonline.org.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

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• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
• Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
• Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.

O*NET source

Role overview (listing rewrite)

Fortifi - Springfield, Greene County Role Overview Nothum is seeking a skilled Welder I to join our team in Springfield. The primary responsibility of this role involves performing welding processes for large-scale machinery under the guidance and supervision of experienced welders. Your Responsibilities Perform welding processes for large-scale machinery with precision and accuracy. Ensure assigned weldments are completed accurately and efficiently, meeting quality standards. Measure and square assemblies to ensure proper alignment and fitment. Adhere strictly to safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment at all times. Who We're Looking For We are looking for individuals with a strong background in welding, particularly in the context of large-scale machinery. Candidates should possess excellent attention to detail, be able to work effectively in a team setting, and demonstrate a commitment to safety practices. More About Fortifi Fortifi is dedicated to providing high-quality solutions through skilled craftsmanship and innovation. Our team values hard work, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence in every project we undertake. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Springfield, Greene County, hybrid, or fully remote?