Senior Welder

Cimolai-HY LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k and educational assistance

Job summary

Cimolai-HY LLC is seeking a highly experienced Welder to specialize in joining steel components using SMAW, Flux Core, and submerged arc welding. The role ensures structural integrity and high‑quality welds, with responsibility for setup and selecting welding parameters.

Candidates must have 8+ years experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, formal welding training or apprenticeship, and AWS certification.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of welding experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of formal welding training or apprenticeship.
• AWS welding certification.
• Proficient in FCAW, SAW, and GMAW.
• Knowledge of different types of steel and their properties.
• Strong welding safety practices.
• Physical stamina and dexterity for various positions.
• Attention to detail with high-quality welds.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding to join steel components; manage joint prep and welds.
• Execute full penetration groove welds and out-of-position welds (3G/4G/6G).
• Prepare surfaces prior to welding.
• Select appropriate consumables and electrodes based on steel type.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment for desired weld quality.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE.
• Inspect welds for defects and repair as needed.
• Maintain welding equipment and stay updated on new technologies.

Skills

Welding experience

High school diploma

Welding training

AWS welding certification

FCAW/Saw/GMAW proficiency

Steel knowledge

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal welding training or apprenticeship

Tools

AWS welding certification

Job description

Cimolai-HY is seeking highly experienced Welders. A skilled professional position specializing in joining pieces of steel together using SMAW, Flux Core and submerged arc welding. The welder’s primary responsibility is to ensure the structural integrity and quality of welded metal components and that their welds meet or exceed industry standards. The Welder must ensure proper setup of welding equipment, including selecting the appropriate welding parameters such as voltage, current, and wire feed speed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 8 years welding experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a formal welding training program or apprenticeship
• Certification in AWS welding processes.
• Proficiency in various welding techniques, including FCAW, SAW, and GMAW.
• Knowledge of different types of steel and their properties.
• Strong understanding of welding safety practices.
• Physical stamina and dexterity to work in various positions and environments.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality welds.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

• Be reliable and conscientious.
• Understand the fabrication process.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and troubleshoot issues, ensuring smooth operations and minimizing downtime.
• Be open to learning and adapting to new tools, software, and methodologies to stay current and continue delivering high-quality results.
• Be proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform various welding techniques to join steel components. Will perform complex joint prep, fit up, and welds.
• Perform full penetration grove welds, out of position welds (3G/4G/6G), bridge and heavy structural welding.
• Clean and prepare the surfaces of steel materials to be welded.
• Choose appropriate welding consumables, such as filler material and electrodes, based on the type of steel being welded and the welding process being used.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment, including power sources, torches, gas flow, and wire feed rates, to achieve the desired weld quality.
• Adhere to safety protocols and precautions to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others. Use required PPE, such as welding helmets, gloves, and safety glasses.
• Inspect welded joints for defects, such as cracks, porosity, and insufficient penetration. Make necessary adjustments and repairs as needed to meet quality standards.
• Clean and maintain welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Stay updated on new welding technologies, techniques, and industry trends to improve skills and adapt to evolving industry standards.

AS A MEMBER OF THE TEAM, YOU CAN EXPECT

• Competitive pay based on your years of experience.
• Full benefits package – Including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k, educational assistance, and more.
• Safety is the priority – Our goal is to send everyone home to their families in the same condition they arrived at each day.

About Us

Cimolai-HY is a partnership between HY Steel LLC and Cimolai S.p.A., each an industry leader with a proven track record in their respective fields. Cimolai-HY combines the unique capabilities of each to provide best-in-class structural steel design and fabrication services to our clients.

Cimolai HY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, hairstyle, marital or family status, physical or mental disability, uniformed service, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.