Tig Welder

MAC Medical, Inc.; Millstadt (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

MAC Medical, Inc. is seeking a TIG Welder to join our team in Millstadt, IL. The role involves welding, cutting, and brazing metal components for medical equipment using flame-cutting and hand welding tools.

You will fabricate parts to exact specifications and ensure welds meet cosmetic and sanitary standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and welding training or 2–5 years of TIG experience. Knowledge of welding symbols and blueprint reading is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Mac Medical apprenticeship, Welding Certificate, or 2–5 years TIG experience.
• Experience in medical, food-grade, pharmaceutical, or clean-finish welding environments preferred.
• Knowledge of welding symbols and fabrication techniques.
• Basic understanding of design techniques and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• TIG welding on stainless steel to specification.
• Fabricate and assemble medical equipment components.
• Grind, polish, and finish welds to cosmetic and sanitary standards.
• Inspect welds for accuracy, penetration, and quality.
• Operate grinders, saws, and hand tools as needed.
• Plan work orders, gather tools/materials per job instructions.
• Maintain, organize, and clean equipment/work area.
• Follow OSHA, safety, and quality procedures.
• Notify supervisor of faulty equipment or defective materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints/drawings

Knowledge of welding symbols

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding Certificate

Mac Medical apprenticeship

2–5 years TIG experience

Tools

Welding equipment

Grinders

Saws

Job description

Company Overview

MAC Medical is a family‑owned and operated business founded in 1998 that builds American‑made medical equipment. In 2020, the growing business started Copperworks Industries, a plastic laminate cabinet company. Company website: www.macmedical.com

Job Summary

TIG Welder will be responsible for welding, cutting, and brazing metal pieces and products by using flame‑cutting and hand welding equipment.

Essential Functions

• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel
• Fabricate and assemble medical equipment components to specification
• Grind, polish, and finish welds to cosmetic and sanitary standards
• Inspect completed welds for accuracy, penetration, and quality
• Operate fabrication equipment including grinders, saws, and hand tools
• Plan details of work order procedures; gather required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area.
• Follow OSHA, company safety, and quality procedures
• Notify supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments
• Knowledge of welding symbols and fabrication techniques
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship
• Must pass Skill Assessment for Tape Measure and Welding Test

Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Mac Medical apprenticeship, Welding Certificate, or 2‑5 years TIG experience
• Experience in medical, food‑grade, pharmaceutical, or clean‑finish welding environments preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching