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: $22.60/HR - $26.00/HR

Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:30am-3pm

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Under limited supervision, the Welder welds components together in a production environment.

THE DETAILS:

• Perform high‑quality welds in flat, vertical, and horizontal positions while following specifications, prints, and weld symbols.
• Set up, operate, and adjust various welding machines to meet standards, identifying and correcting weld defects independently.
• Weld steel and alloy components across multiple product lines using MIG/GMAW processes while maintaining accuracy and fixture condition.
• Meet productivity goals, promote quality improvements, and complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• High school diploma/GED with at least one year of welding experience, technical training, or certification.
• Required to pass Welder I level internal weld test
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, and technical documents; strong communication across all production areas.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, PPE use, clean work practices, and adherence to procedures.
• Proven ability to learn, cross‑train, and adapt while delivering professional, high‑quality results.

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 #Sharper Together.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at:

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.