Welder

Nvenia; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

nVenia is seeking a Welder II to join our manufacturing team in Wood Dale, Illinois. You will perform MIG or TIG welds, read and interpret moderately complex blueprints, and adjust parameters to ensure weld quality while maintaining safety standards and production efficiency.

Responsibilities include simple to intermediate weld setups, assisting in training Welder I employees, and supporting workflow through fit-up, staging, and part preparation in a fast-paced packaging equipment environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of welding experience.
• Proficiency in MIG or TIG welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience adjusting welding parameters for quality control.
• Ability to train or assist Welder I employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple to intermediate weld setups independently.
• Produce quality welds in MIG or TIG processes.
• Interpret drawings and welding requirements with accuracy.
• Adjust amperage, voltage, and gas flow for proper welds.
• Troubleshoot minor weld defects and support workflow.

Skills

Welding experience

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Teamwork

Tools

Calipers

Machinist square

Tape measure

Basic hand tools

Job description

nVenia, part of the Duravant family of companies, is a leading manufacturer of automated packaging equipment, integrated packaging systems, and aftermarket solutions. Built on the trusted brands of Arpac, Fischbein, Hamer, and Ohlson, nVenia helps customers across consumer goods, food and beverage, industrial, and other industries improve productivity and operational performance through innovative, customer-focused packaging solutions.Combining deep industry expertise with Duravant's global resources, nVenia is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through innovation, operational excellence, and collaboration.Why Work for nVenia:• nVenia offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including:• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax law• Paid life insurance and disability insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave• Optional coverages: Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance• 401(k) plan with company match• Educational Assistance reimbursement• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)• 10 paid holidays annuallyThe Welder II builds upon Welder I skills by performing smaller setups and producing more complex weldments. This role demonstrates proficiency in a primary welding discipline, such as MIG or TIG, and performs assigned work with moderate independence while meeting quality, safety, and production requirements.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES• Perform simple to intermediate weld setups independently.• Produce quality welds in one primary process (MIG, TIG).• Interpret more complex drawings and welding requirements.• Adjust welding parameters (amperage, voltage, gas flow) for proper welding quality.• Troubleshoot minor weld defects.• Assist in training Welder I employees.• Support workflow through fit-up, staging, and part preparation.POSITION REQUIREMENTS• 2–5 years of welding experience, or demonstrated progression from Welder I.• Proven proficiency in one primary welding process (MIG or TIG).• Demonstrated ability to perform simple to intermediate weld setups independently.• Ability to read and interpret moderately complex blueprints, weld symbols, material types, and tolerances.• Experience adjusting welding parameters (amperage, voltage, gas flow) to achieve proper weld quality.• Ability to identify and correct common weld defects within scope.• Working knowledge of fixturing, fit‑up, part preparation, and basic tooling.• Competent use of measuring tools including tape measure, calipers, machinist square, and protractor.• Basic computer skills to access job documentation, prints, and systems as required.• Ability to work with moderate independence while following established procedures and quality standards.• Successful completion of required Welder II skill assessments or weld tests per company standards.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for up to 8 hours per day. The employee frequently uses hands and arms to handle materials and equipment and may be required to walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but at times loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONnVenia is a packaging machinery manufacturing and service organization widely known to have the widest selection of packaging technology under one roof and is dedicated to providing our distributors and end-users with the highest quality product and support.nVenia brings Duravant packaging leaders Arpac, Hamer-Fischbein and Ohlson Packaging together to create next-level packaging equipment integration and innovation. One name, in one location, with one shared focus: our customers and the problems we need to solve.