Layout Welder

# Build Your Future with SMF!

Why Choose SMF?

At SMF, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As part of Etnyre International, we have a 50-year legacy in high-quality metal fabrication, serving industries like construction, power generation, agriculture, and mining.

We take pride in being a Tier One supplier to Fortune 500 OEMs, which means high standards, excellent quality, and rewarding work. Our team of skilled professionals and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities (spanning 200,000+ square feet) make SMF one of the top ½ percent of machine shops nationwide.

In 2020, SMF joined Etnyre International, fueling even more growth and opportunity—and we want YOU to be part of it!

# Now Hiring: 3rd Shift Layout Welder

Pay Based on Experience & Pre-Employment Test Results:

- Layout Welder : $28.75 - $38.27

- Location: Minonk, IL

What You’ll Do

As a Layout Welder, you’ll take projects from blueprint to build, fabricating high-quality steel parts, fixtures, and assemblies with precision and skill.

- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications

- - ️ Lay out work using Bluco tables or modular fixturing equipment

- Perform advanced welding, rework, and repairs as needed

- Inspect in-process and finished work to ensure top-quality results

- Maintain welding tools and equipment to keep operations running smoothly

- Provide training and mentorship to new welders when needed

- ➕ Step in with production welding assignments as required

What We Offer – Total Rewards Package:

- Annual Bonus Program for ALL Members

- Annual General Wage Increases

- $2.50/hr Shift Premium

- Paid Time Off Package + 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Paid Holiday Break Days

- Excellent Benefits including:

- Low-cost HSA & PPO Medical Plans

- Low & no-cost Dental and Vision coverage

- Company-Paid Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability

- Additional insurance: Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness

- 401(k) with Employer Match + Annual Profit Sharing

What We’re Looking For

- ✅ AWS certification + advanced welding experience - ✅ 2+ years of layout welding or metal fabrication experience

- ✅ Technical course certification (a plus!)

- ✅ Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints

- ✅ Proficiency with metal fabrication tools & equipment

- ✅ Safe overhead crane operation

- ✅ Mechanical aptitude, solid math skills & sharp attention to detail

- ✅ Clear communication skills to train and support

Why Join SMF?

Work for a company that’s in the top ½ percent of machine shops nationwide

Be part of a fast-growing organization with state-of-the-art manufacturing

Take pride in contributing to high-quality, Fortune 500 OEM projects

If you're energetic, detail-oriented, and ready to grow, we want you on our team!

Apply today and start your career with SMF!