TIG Welder - Schantz

Craftsmen Industries, Inc.; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) Match

Job summary

Craftsmen Industries, Inc. in Highland, IL is seeking a skilled TIG Welder to join our in-house fabrication team. You will weld aluminum and stainless components to exact specifications using 0.080–0.25 inch materials, contributing to diverse trailer and vehicle projects.

The role requires 2+ years of TIG welding, blueprints reading, and tape measure skills, with a strong safety mindset. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a dynamic shop environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or trade school required.
• 2+ years of TIG welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding specifications.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Good communication skills; team player.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum.
• Prepare materials by cleaning, cutting, grinding, and fitting components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing orders.
• Fabricate material by cutting and welding various metals.
• Inspect welds for quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Operate power and hand tools including arc welders, buffing machine, chop saw, and shear.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
• Follow verbal and written instructions; assist team as needed.
• Repair defective welds and propose improvements to supervisors.

Skills

2+ years TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Verbal & written communication

Adaptability

Overtime availability

Education

High School diploma or trade school

Tools

Arc welder

Buffing machine

Chop saw

Shear

Job description

About Craftsmen Industries

Craftsmen Industries custom manufactures unique specialty trailers and vehicles and large format printed elements for experiential marketing and industrial solutions for brands across the industry spectrum including Boeing, PepsiCo, and Anheuser-Busch. We pride ourselves on creating our products fully in-house from initial design and engineering to fabrication and the finishing touches of graphics and paint.

About Craftsmen Industries

Craftsmen Industries custom manufactures unique specialty trailers and vehicles and large format printed elements for experiential marketing and industrial solutions for brands across the industry spectrum including Boeing, PepsiCo, and Anheuser-Busch. We pride ourselves on creating our products fully in-house from initial design and engineering to fabrication and the finishing touches of graphics and paint.

Our Craftsmen team includes one subsidiary, Schantz Manufacturing. Schantz focuses on custom manufacturing of concession trailers for the fair and festival industry.

Guided by our values, we BUILD by helping bring ideas to life in a dynamic and collaborative environment and we're looking for talented individuals to grow with us!

What Do We Offer?

• Competitive compensation.
• Career development opportunities.
• Benefits including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401(k) Match and Much More!

Position Title: TIG Welder

Location: Highland, IL

Position Summary

Utilize all skills necessary to manufacture and build a variety of products and vehicles to meet specifications, quality and deadlines. In this position, most welding is performed on 0.080-0.25-inch aluminum or 22-16-gauge stainless steel. This work environment is dynamic and versatile in nature, where employees are expected to wear multiple hats and handle a variety of tasks. This role requires a high level of adaptability, as daily tasks and priorities may shift based on the evolving needs of the day.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum.
• Prepare materials by cleaning, cutting, grinding, polishing, and fitting components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering designs, and manufacturing orders.
• Fabricate material by cutting and welding various metals.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, strength, and dimensional accuracy.
• Operate power and hand tools such as arc welders, buffing machine, chop saws and a shear.
• Must be safety conscious with good housekeeping skills.
• Work under moderate supervision with the ability and discretion to deviate from standard procedure, if needed.
• Work from verbal and written instructions.
• Repair defective welds and perform rework when necessary.Willing to offer solutions and ideas to supervisors, engineers, and team members.

Required Skills

• High School diploma, Trade school or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in TIG Welding.
• Must demonstrate a consistent work history, along with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and welding specifications.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Must be safety conscious with good housekeeping skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.

Preferred Skills

• Certification or training in welding, sheet metal fabrication or a related discipline.
• Fabrication experience preferred.
• Brake press operation and manual brake experience.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to stand up to 8+ hours per day.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, balance, and reach overhead.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 75 lbs.
• Must have the ability to hear and respond to auditory signals, distinguish tones and pitches in equipment, and use hearing protection during specific tasks.
• Ability to use Respiratory protection as needed.

Craftsmen Industries (and its subsidiaries) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we consider all applicants for employment and employees eligible for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to our applicants and employees with disabilities in order to assist them in the performance of their essential job functions.

To learn more visit www.craftsmenind.com or www.schantzmfg.com.