Aluminum Tig Welder or Fabricator

FactoryFix; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Vacation/PTO

401K (Matching)

Job summary

Geremarie, a division of Patrick Industries, is hiring for a 1st Shift Tig Welder to support its high-precision aluminum fabrication lines in Illinois. The role focuses on TIG welding for a high production unit, ensuring quality and on-time delivery with strict adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities include reviewing prints, BOMs, and work instructions, operating fabrication equipment, and documenting actions in the ERP system.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical skills.
• Good analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to read and speak English to participate in safety meetings and training.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering prints and BOMs to assemble products.
• Tig weld anodized aluminum to specification.
• Inspect parts for quality (scratches, dents) during assembly.
• Operate fabrication equipment (saws, tube bender, press brakes, hand tools).
• Follow work orders and directions to execute tasks.
• Weld cosmetics with attention to detail and maintain safe work area.

Skills

Math skills

Analytical thinking

English communication

Tools

ERP System

Job description

NOW HIRING - 1st Shift Tig Welder

Geremarie, a Division of Patrick Industries, is a manufacturer of high precision aluminum component products serving different industries throughout the United States including (RV, Industrial, Marine and Medical).

The experienced Tig Welder requires the individual to perform Aluminum Tig Welding for a high production Fabrication Unit. This includes the use of hand tools and Fabrication Equipment to construct the final product; ensuring quality standards and processes are used and are consistent with Company established goals for quality, safety and customer order on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Review Engineering prints, bill of materials and work instructions to assemble the product.
• Tig Welding Anodized Aluminum.
• Must give attention to detail to check each part used in the final assembly for quality, which may include checking for scratches, dents.
• Must be able to use Fabrication Equipment (Saws, Tube Bender, press breaks and hand tools etc), to construct the final product.
• Must be able to review Work Orders and follow directions and execute.
• Structural Cosmetic Welding; must give attention to detail and weld cosmetic fine beads.
• Must be able to stand and work with hands for duration of shift, will require lifting metal components.
• Must be able to work long hours if needed.
• Leverage and use ERP System to document actions by completing required work orders, to view or print misc. documents, labels etc. (electronic logs)
• Maintains specifications by observing operations; taking measurements; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Participate in required meetings and training.
• Maintains safe operations by keeping work area clean and organized and by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Demonstrating work behaviors consistent with the company values and work within prescribed boundaries, including company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Maintains safe operations by recognizing hazards in the workplace and follows all safety rules such as wearing safety glasses and other PPE requirements for the job being performed. Other PPE can include, but is not limited to back brace for handling items over 25lbs, mask, steel toe shoes, sleeves, aprons, welding helmets etc.)
• Knows how to identify hazardous materials and properly follow the hazardous material safety procedures

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong mathematic skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Using your best efforts and full capability daily to the work assigned to you by your supervisor.
• Able to work flexible hours due to business needs product or equipment
• Ability to read and speak English in order to comprehend and participate in safety, hazard communication, company meetings and continuous training.
• Ability to use and understand basic computer skills.
• Ability to stand, lift, stoop for the duration of the day while welding.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation/PTO
• 401K (Matching)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All required PPE must be observed in all departments.

You should be proficient in:

• Welding Setups for Production
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• TIG Welder