Welder- 1st shift

at S&C Electric Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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!
Hours
6:00 am- 2:30 pm (Monday- Friday plus occasional Saturday OT/Onsite)
Competitive Monthly Pay Period
Benefit Overview
Competitive complete benefits package
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock ownership plan (KSOP)
Tuition Reimbursement, Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves
Dependent care FSA, Basic Life, Transit benefit
Annual bonus for individual and company performance
Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
Referral Bonus program
PPE provided.
Career Advancement and Development Opportunities
Join Our Team as a Welder!
Are you passionate about welding? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our welding function. As a welder you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. In this job, you will be expected to perform ordinary welding following standard welding methods and procedures. The work includes MIG and TIG welding on a variety of steel types, gauges, and sizes ranging from a few inches to several feet across. You will be expected to set up the various welding equipment, such as MIG and TIG power supply, and to select the proper settings for a variety of different welding applications. Must have a thorough knowledge of welding aluminum, steel and cooper as well as brazing brass. Layout of piece parts from prints, drawings and verbal instructions is also required. You will be working in a production environment where all jobs have a measured standard production rate and you will be held accountable for the quality of your work.
Key Responsibilities:
Setting up of fixtures to complete a variety of welding assignments.
Handling of piece parts ranging form 5 lbs. to 20 lbs.
Using appropriate welding gases to produce quality welds.
Willingness to learn new machinery in various departments.
Using simple measuring equipment such as squares and tape measures.
Deburring and cleaning of parts using various hand and power tools such as a belt sander, drill press, and ballard boy.
Enrollment and successful completion of courses offered on premises though the S&C Technical Training Institute is required.
What you'll Need To Succeed:
Knowledge of shop math, welding applications and practices.
Ability to read blueprints and follow specific written instructions and procedures.
Ability to understand measuring equipment such as micrometers and dial calipers.
Ability to organize, prioritize and plan daily work assignments in a self-directed changing environment.
Relevant Work Experience:
One to three years Mig and Tig welding experience required.
Major Physical Demands:
Standing: Most tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking.
Lifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
Walking: Occasional walking of moderate distances (<1/8 miles).
Carrying: Occasional carrying of items weighing less than 20 lbs.
Pushing: Occasional positioning of tub titlers and use of hand trucks to move parts and tooling a moderate distance.
Pulling: Occasional positioning of tub titlers and use of hand trucks to move parts and tooling a moderate distance.
Bending: Occasional bending to perform a variety of job tasks.
Reaching: Frequent reaching to load and unload parts from fixture in machine or tubs.
Handling: Continuous handling of parts ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs. along with a variety of hand tools.
Preferred:
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