Master Welder

Description

Why Choose Us?

Taylor Company, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is a dynamic global organization with a rich history of pioneering innovation and operating at the leading edge of manufacturing commercial foodservice equipment. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Rockton, Illinois, the organization operates through distributorships in 125+ countries world-wide, providing business solutions for major foodservice operations. Taylor Company is a division of Middleby Corporation.

Be a part of the team that is a leader in the food service industry. Free ice cream every day might be enticing but Taylor company is much more than ice cream! Taylor Company encourages employees to be the best they can be. Our business offers our employees the tools to learn and advance in their careers. With on site training and succession plans, Taylor sets up employees for success.

Competitive salary with bonus opportunity, plus full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Short Term and Long Term Disability, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, 401k match, and other optional benefit coverages.

Position Summary:

The Master Welder is a highly skilled technician responsible for executing and supporting all welding operations, including MIG, TIG, and robotic welding. This role involves welding and fabrication, troubleshooting, maintenance, equipment installation and setup, and collaborating closely with engineering to improve manufacturing processes. The Master Welder ensures high-quality welds, supports production needs, and mentors less experienced welders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform      advanced MIG, TIG, and robotic welding on a variety of metals and      assemblies.
• Set up      and calibrate welding machines and robotic welding systems for optimal      performance.
• Troubleshoot      and repair welding and robotic equipment and fixtures, minimizing      downtime.
• Support      manufacturing engineering by identifying and resolving weld design or      process issues.
• Interpret      complex blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings with      precision.
• Participate      in new equipment installation and assist with facility and line setup.
• Collaborate      with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and      Maintenance.
• Maintain      welding fixtures, jigs, and tools for efficient and accurate production.
• Conduct      preventative maintenance on welding and related manufacturing equipment.
• Train      and mentor other welders and production personnel on welding techniques      and safety.
• Ensure      all welding work meets company quality standards and complies with      applicable codes (AWS, ISO, etc.).
• Document      welding procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform      brazing, welding, and soldering certifications and maintain documentation.

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing      plant environment; exposure to heat, sparks, noise, and fumes.
• Must      be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, bend, and work in confined spaces.
• Must      wear appropriate PPE including welding helmet, gloves, and protective      clothing.

Requirements

  Qualifications:

• CWI      and AWS certification HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Minimum      5–7 years of welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven      expertise in MIG and TIG welding; experience with robotic welding systems      required.
• Strong      mechanical aptitude with experience in maintenance, setup, and      fabrication.
• Proficient      in reading and interpreting complex welding blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge      of welding codes, safety standards, and quality inspection techniques.
• Ability      to troubleshoot equipment and solve problems independently.
• Comfortable      using hand tools, grinders, weld gauges, and measurement instruments.
• Excellent      communication and teamwork skills.