Welder 3

Weiss-Aug – Elk Grove Village, IL•Elk Grove Village, IL

About The Position

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter. Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years. Why Join Us? At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled “Welder 3” to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, write and read English-bilingual a plus
Ability to reading, math, and communication skills.
Familiarity with machine controls / touchscreens
Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Ability to get along and work effectively with others.
Excellent communication skills, ability to follow directions
2+ years of Mig / Tig welding experience of steel, stainless steel and aluminum in a production environment. Emphasis on working with aluminum.
Must also possess the ability to take direction from supervision to optimize productivity.
The ability to read and understand blueprints, follow proper safety procedures and good eye-hand coordination.
Ability to adjust weld settings and processes for different conditions to achieve highest quality welds.
Ability to lift 0 – 30 lbs. without assistance and up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
Identify types of joints and welds.
Ability to Mig/Tig steel, stainless steel and aluminum products. Emphasis on aluminum.
Proficiency in usage of tools such as a ruler, tape measure, caliper to perform accurate measurements per specific print and drawing tolerance.
Experience working with/on a robotic weld cell.
Must be able to wear required safety equipment including respirators, welding face shield, gloves and jackets.
Must be able to work overtime, including weekends as needed.
Must be physically capable of standing/bending/stooping/working with handheld equipment 8+ hour shift(s)
Must have the ability to push, pull material and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

Regular predictable attendance required.
Responsible for cleanliness and orderliness of machine and surrounding area.
Keep pace with production schedule.
Suggest improvements to currently accepted process
Ability to use measurement tools to inspect production as it comes off machine and log results.
Ability to follow instructions. Conduct routine preventive maintenance on machine.
Conduct routine preventive maintenance on machine.
Operate, troubleshoot, and resolve machine issues according to specifications
Follow safe manufacturing and material handling practices.
Monitor welding performance such as quality and efficiency
Follow written and verbal details to complete assignments or jobs.
Record time accurately including time and attendance and labor reporting data.
Weld products using fixtures to specifications with minimum supervision.
Set-up and maintain machines including changing wire, changing gas, and cleaning nozzles.
Other duties as assigned