Welder-Complex 1st Shift

S&C Electric Company•Palatine, IL

2h•$36•Onsite

About The Position

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner! The Welder- Complex is responsible for performing the most complicated welding tasks to assemble metal structures and parts, including stainless steel, tungsten, aluminum, copper, and other specialized materials. The role involves using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments. This position requires adherence to safety protocols, precision in execution, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment to ensure the production of high-quality welded products. In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world. With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership. S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. In Production Operations/QA, we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, out team members, and our world.

Requirements

High School diploma or acceptable General Educational Development (GED)
Valid Driver’s License.
Completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship program
7+ years of demonstrated experience in a welding role in a manufacturing, automotive, or related environment.
Highly advanced understanding of welding techniques, metallurgy, and welding symbols.
Knowledge of safety standards related to welding and metalworking.
Ability to pass a welding skills test.
Excellent understanding of different types of materials, their properties, and the most effective welding techniques for each.
Understanding of welding equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Understanding of robotic welding systems and programming (for Robotic Welders).
Knowledge of robotic welding setup and maintenance (for Robotic Welders).
Familiarity with robotic welding software and troubleshooting techniques (for Robotic Welders).
Ability to perform MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding techniques.
Proficient in reading and interpreting moderately complex blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
Great attention to detail to ensure precision in welding tasks.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment and tools.
Excellent ability to identify and solve complex welding issues, ensuring high-quality outcomes and efficient operations.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and supervisors.
Skilled in using specialized equipment such as calibration fixtures, cranes, and hoists for large-scale welding projects.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute the most complex welding operations, including the joining, fabricating, and repairing of a wide range of metal and weldable materials, particularly stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and tungsten, using advanced techniques.
Demonstrate expertise in welding various materials, particularly aluminum, ensuring joint surfaces are free of porosity, contamination, cracks, and undercut, and resolving any related issues.
Set up and operate manual and semi-automatic (robotic) welding equipment including MIG and TIG welding, including turntable MIG.
Accurately read and interpret complex blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and job orders to determine the appropriate welding processes and ensure the highest quality standards.
Ensure welding is completed to the required standards and specifications.
Conduct thorough visual inspections of welded services and structures, using advanced inspection skills to identify defects and ensure conformity with stringent specifications.
Utilize cranes and hoists for large projects.
Deburr pieces to create appropriate welding services when necessary.
Operate and program robotic welding equipment.
Set up robotic welding systems for production runs.
Monitor robotic welding operations and make necessary adjustments to ensure quality.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with robotic welding equipment.
Maintain welding equipment in good working condition.
Move materials, parts, equipment and other items using material handling equipment (ie. Lifts, hoists, hand trucks. etc) ensuring safety practices are diligently followed.
Provide training and coaching to other welders, setting high standards for work expectations within the department and aiding in their career development.
Act as a welding knowledge expert within the team.
Record and report production data accurately and timely.
Participate in and identify continuous improvement initiatives to enhance welding processes.
Complete specialized welding tasks and special projects as needed.
Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
Annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

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