Fabricator Welder
Fabricator Welder
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Hawkins Inc./Water Surplusis a trusted and well-known leader in the chemical industry for over 80 years. We have opportunities for motivated hard workers to learn and develop a career with ourWater Treatmentbusiness segment. Our route sales/delivery approach to supplying products and equipment to our customers in 27 states ensures superb customer service and support. Our customers include water and wastewater treatment systems municipal and commercial swimming pools industrial process and wastewater facilities and industries like oil/gas and agricultural farmers/growers.
Learn more about us at(NASDAQ: HWKN).
To learn more about Hawkins Water Treatment and the sales delivery and warehouse positionswatch this short video.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Fabricator/Welder supports the companys need to build and produce inventory of usable water treatment equipment to meet the overall strategic goals and objectives of the organization. This position will weld fabricate refurbish assemble and test various types of water treatment equipment in order to support the sale of surplus new and rental of assets to Water Surplus customers.
Responsibilities
- Weld stainless or carbon steel for the production of skids tanks and piping systems in various positions: flat horizontal vertical or overhead etc.
- Assemble install and make repairs to electrical wiring components piping systems of both plastic (PVC) and metal (SS or CS) as required. Includes PVC gluing of piping minor welding for skids cutting and fitting of components for repairs threaded pipe assembly tank lateral production.
- Read and interpret blueprints specifications diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
- Prepare and set up necessary components materials tools and equipment for welding jobs according to specifications (e.g. TIG MIG cut material with powered saws to match measurements).
- Rig and maneuver skid and piping assemblies using overhead and/or floor cranes.
- Clamp hold tack-weld heat-bend grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
- Fabricates carbon or stainless steel and grinds material as necessary to satisfy the technical requirements and creates a welded final product.
- Control the processes of fitting burning and welding to avoid problems in relation to overheating distortion expansion or shrinking of parts.
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws. Make repairs as required to meet customer specifications.
- Examine the finished product to ensure specifications are met.
- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
- Support a safe workplace by adhering to the companys safety program. Follow all OSHA regulations as well as applicable State of Illinois requirements for shop manufacturing and production operations.
- Inspect test operate and maintain material and/or equipment to verify proper operation and safety. Notify the supervisor of any needed repairs.
- Follow company procedures and documents for recording activity.
- Identify potential faults or omissions in engineered drawings by notifying the supervisor.
- May provide guidance or direction to production staff to ensure successful project execution.
Other duties as assigned.
ABOUT YOU
- 5 7 years relevant experience in welding (TIG MIG Stick) and fabricating and assembling equipment required. Preferred experience in water treatment piping or tank systems.
- Water treatment industry experience preferred.
- Ability to read blueprints/engineered design drawings and accurately use measuring tools including tape measure caliper micrometer in both imperial (inch) and metric units.
- Experience operating power grinders/tools welding equipment drill press lathe and other miscellaneous hand tools.
- Experience operating powered forklifts preferred.
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- Ability to effectively work independently as part of a team and to build strong working relationships with other departments and those outside the organization.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems.
- Well versed in understanding welding symbols.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels within an organization.
- Knowledge and use of Microsoft applications (Excel Outlook Word).
Expected Compensation: $23-$33/hr 5% bonus eligibility
Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits which includes medical dental vision life insurance LTD/STD and benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) paid time off and paid holidays.
For more information on Hawkins benefits visit: 2026-049
All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.
Employment Type
Full-Time
