Welder

ZipRecruiter; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a skilled Welder responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal. This role requires extensive knowledge of welding techniques including MIG and TIG, a high school diploma or GED, and at least five years of experience. The successful candidate will ensure quality and safety while leading and training others in the department.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with employer match

Short Term and Life Insurance

Paid Family Leave

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience and/or relevant education.
• Experience with MIG and TIG welding of carbon, stainless, and aluminum steels.
• Ability to interpret welding blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Join, fabricate, and repair metals including carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure structural soundness.
• Act as a leader to direct and train others within the department.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding setups for production

Effective communication

Teamwork skills

Strong math skills

Measurement skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MIG Welder

TIG Welder

Stick Welder

Job description

Position Summary: The welder’s main responsibility is to join, fabricate, and repair metal, including but not limited to carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum, by applying appropriate welding techniques and maintaining Freedman Seating quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Abide by OSHA and FSC safety rules and regulations.
• Wear appropriate protective gear in environments containing dust, odors, and noise.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Read blueprints and/or job procedures to determine the appropriate welding process.
• Weld with minimal quality issues.
• Measure weldments using quality control equipment.
• Perform basic fit-up operations in preparation for welding, on stock, standard products, prototypes, with or without fixtures.
• Meet minimum production requirements.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure structural soundness.
• Act as a leader to direct and train others within the department.
• Provide hands-on welding tests to potential new hires, including beginner/intermediate welders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Stand for long periods and walk frequently.
• Frequently lift and/or move objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Cover other shifts/overtime as necessary.
• Bend and squat frequently.
• Stand for 8 hours or more daily.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least five years of experience and/or relevant education.
• Experience with MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding of carbon, stainless, and aluminum steels.
• Ability to interpret welding blueprints and call-outs.
• Proficiency in English reading skills.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Pay Rate: $18.60 – $27 per hour

Freedman Seating determines pay based on various factors, including but not limited to education, skills, experience, and other legally permitted factors. The final pay may vary from the posted range.

Benefits include Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with employer match, Short Term and Life Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Paid Time Off, and Sick Time. For details, see https://www.freedmanseating.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FSC-Employee-Benefits.pdf.

Freedman is an equal employment opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or other protected categories.

You should be proficient in:

• Welding setups for production
• Blueprint reading

Machines & technologies used:

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Stick Welder