Welder-Intermediate 1st Shift

S&C Electric Company • Palatine, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder performs various welding tasks to assemble, fabricate, and repair metal structures and parts, including stainless steel and other weldable materials. The role uses manual and semi-automatic welding equipment, including MIG and TIG systems and robotic equipment, to produce high-quality welded products. The Welder follows safety protocols, interprets technical documents, checks work against specifications, maintains equipment, and collaborates with others to meet production goals. The position is on the first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime during the week. The estimated pay rate is $29.00 per hour, and the role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 3 years of demonstrated welding experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, welding symbols, and the properties of metals used in fabrication and assembly.
• Knowledge of safety standards related to welding and metalworking.
• Ability to pass a welding skills test.
• Understanding of welding equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform MIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding techniques.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting moderately complex blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing 5 to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating, setting up, or troubleshooting robotic welding equipment.
• Familiarity with robotic welding systems and programming.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex welding operations to join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials, including stainless steel.
• Set up and operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment, including robotic equipment, MIG, TIG, and turntable MIG systems.
• Read and interpret moderately complex blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and job orders to determine welding processes.
• Ensure welding meets required standards and specifications.
• Inspect welded surfaces and structures for defects and conformity; deburr and prepare materials to support weld quality and fit-up.
• Move materials, parts, equipment, and other items with material handling equipment such as lifts, hoists, and hand trucks, following safety practices.
• Maintain welding equipment in good working condition.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to achieve production goals.
• Record and report production data accurately and promptly.
• Participate in and identify continuous improvement initiatives for welding processes.
• Meet department targets and follow quality and safety standards.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and attend meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others and comply with applicable company policies and rules.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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 an Employee Assistance Program
• Family-forming benefits, including adoption and fertility support
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Paid holidays and company shutdown days
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Other leaves
• Paid parental time
• Military leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with traditional and Roth options
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component
• Potential annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings, subject to plan terms
• Annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria

What This Job Offers

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