Welder Intermediate- 2nd shift

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

Job Description

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!
Available Shift
2nd Shift: 4:30 pm - 1:00 am (Mon-Fri)
Occasional Overtime on Saturdays
Competitive Weekly 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 an Intermediate Welder!
Are you passionate about welding? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Metal Forming Operations team. As an Intermediate 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:
Job Requirements ( To select this job at a minimum you must have the following):
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.
3-5 years Mig/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 5lbs. to 50 lbs.
Walking: Occasional walking moderate distances (less than 1/8 mile).
Carrying: Frequent carrying of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 25 lbs.
Pushing: Occasional use of electric hand truck to move parts a moderate distance.
Pulling: Occasional use of electric hand truck to move parts a moderate distance.
Bending: Frequent bending and crouching required to complete the assembly tasks.
Reaching: Continuous full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees.
Handling: Continuous handling of parts ranging in size from 5 lbs. to 25 lbs., along with a variety of hand-tools.
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