Job Position: Welder

Location: St Charles, IL60174

Shift: 2nd shift.

Description:

A welder set-up & operator will utilize welding equipment by applying welds per drawing specifications to product components. Must be able to work with welding standards and specifications, create various jigs, program and re-program numerous metal components made from various gauges of stainless steel to produce metal welded assembly parts. Must measure dimensions of production parts using calipers, micrometers, and templates to ensure conformance with quality standards.

Job Duties

Responsible for preparing parts needed for production from raw materials

Responsible for welding and fabricating standard products

Assist in monthly inventory count to ensure proper inventory control

Inspect quality of prepared raw materials before welding into each product. Report any discrepancies to the Supervisor or Quality Control Specialist

Assist in large project construction and assembly when necessary

Measuring and cutting raw materials to be used in fabricating parts, when necessary

Actively look for ways to improve the profitability and productivity of the company

Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools in accordance with layouts, work orders, blueprints, schematics and sketches

Skills and Experience Required

Must have welding experience, experience welding stainless steel preferred

Ability to interpret documents and drawings

Must be able to use mathematics to solve problems

Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

Must be organized and pay close attention to detail to optimize quality processes and increase efficiency

Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely

Ability to stand for minimum of 8 hours

Must be able to interpret welding symbols per AWS

Education or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent (Required); College Degree preferred

Must have experience welding.