Welder-Intermediate

S&C Electric Company • Chicago, IL

11d • $29 - $29

About The Position

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

The Welder-Intermediate is responsible for performing various welding tasks to assemble metal structures and parts. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 3-4 years of demonstrated experience in a welding role in a manufacturing, automotive, or related environment.
• Sound understanding of welding techniques, metallurgy, and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of safety standards related to welding and metalworking.
• Ability to pass a welding skills test.
• Sound understanding of the properties and characteristics of metals used in welding.
• Understanding of welding equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Robotic Welders: Understanding of robotic welding systems and programming. Knowledge of robotic welding setup and maintenance. Familiarity with robotic welding software and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to perform MIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding techniques.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting moderately complex blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Good 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.
• Well-rounded problem-solving skills to identify and resolve welding-related issues.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute moderately complex welding operations to join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material such as stainless steel.
• Set up and operate manual and semi-automatic (robotic) welding equipment including MIG and TIG welding, including turntable MIG.
• Read and interpret moderately complex blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and job orders to determine appropriate welding processes.
• Ensure welding is completed to the required standards and specifications.
• Inspect welded surfaces and structures to identify defects and ensure conformity with specifications. Deburr pieces to create appropriate welding services when necessary.
• Move materials, parts, equipment and other items using material handling equipment (ie. Lifts, hoists, hand trucks. etc) ensuring safety practices are diligently followed.
• Robotic Welders: 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.
• Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to achieve production goals.
• Record and report production data accurately and timely.
• Participate in and identify continuous improvement initiatives to enhance welding processes.
• 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.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED