Skilled MIG/TIG Welder — Blueprint-Driven Fabrication

Eirich Machines, Inc.; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eirich Machines, Inc. is seeking a skilled welder in Illinois to perform MIG and TIG welds, interpret blueprints, and set up fixtures. The role includes assembling sub-assemblies, maintaining quality welds, and working with oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting tools.

Candidates should have 2+ years of MIG/TIG welding experience, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and ASME certification is a plus. The job requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years+ of quality full-time MIG and TIG welding experience preferred.
• High School Degree or equivalent.
• ASME Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receives and interprets blue prints, instructions, drawings, work orders, and/or verbal instructions.
• Prepares work area, sets up welding fixtures, selects specified welding materials and makes settings on welding equipment as regards amperage and voltage, pressures and amount of speed and feed of rolls.
• Manually or with hoist, positions parts and sub-assemblies in and out of welding fixtures.
• Fabricates pre-formed parts with or without welding fixtures following required sequence to construct sub-assemblies and assemblies.
• Remove slag and spatter compound from to work as required.
• Visually inspects welds for blow through with aid of light and soap test as required.
• Removes burned through metal and repairs weld when required.
• Uses oxy-acetylene torch as well as plasma cutter to cut material to size and shape Notes and reports defects in material, tools and equipment.
• Maintains accurate daily time showing production and time worked on each order in ERP system.
• Keeps work area, tools and equipment in an orderly manner.
• Overtime may be required on an as needed basis
• Responsible for following established safety practices
• Responsible to cross train in other departments
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Blueprint reading

Engineering drawings

Independence

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

ASME Certification

Tools

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Oxy-acetylene torch

Plasma cutter

Welding fixtures

Job description

Eirich Machines, Inc. is seeking a skilled welder in Illinois to perform MIG and TIG welds, interpret blueprints, and set up fixtures. The role includes assembling sub-assemblies, maintaining quality welds, and working with oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting tools.

Candidates should have 2+ years of MIG/TIG welding experience, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and ASME certification is a plus. The job requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a manufacturing setting.