WELDER (ARC/GAS/AUTOMATIC)

SMG Hunter LLC; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SMG Hunter LLC is seeking a Welder (ARC/GAS/AUTOMATIC) to join our manufacturing team. You will perform welding operations on a standard and repetitive line of weldments and structures, following prescribed procedures where fit-ups are prepared by others or fixed in fixtures and turning rigs.

The ARC and AUTOMATIC positions require knowledge of welding fundamentals, with occasional vertical welding for mechanical strength.

Qualifications

• ARC/GAS welding: operates on standard/repetitive line of weldments following prescribed procedures; fit-ups by others or in fixtures/turning rigs.
• Dimensional/alignment requirements liberal or fixture-influenced; instruction-based technique.
• Usually welding in down position with occasional vertical welds for strength.
• Requires basic welding fundamentals and limited technique.
• AUTOMATIC welding: sets up and operates automatic electric-arc welding machines for standardized work with strict inspection/test requirements; fixtures setup and machine adjustment for penetration and weld quality.
• Make compensating adjustments for variations and conditions; operate equipment such as coated/tape electrodes, submerged arc, or carbon arc machines.
• Work is performed under process supervision; completed work is tested and inspected.
• Both positions require knowledge of welding fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations on a standard and repetitive line of weldments and structures.
• Set up/operate automatic welding machines and adjust for best penetration and weld quality.
• Make compensating adjustments for variations and conditions.
• Follow procedures and ensure compliance with inspection/test standards.
• Understand ARC/GAS and AUTOMATIC welding requirements and apply basic welding fundamentals.

Job description

Description

WELDER

(ARC/GAS/AUTOMATIC)

ARC/GAS: Performs welding operations on a standard and repetitive line of weldments and structure following prescribed procedures and where fit-ups are made by others and/or parts are positioned in fixtures and turning rigs. Dimensional and alignment requirements liberal or controlled by fixtures and by instruction on technique. Usually down position with occasional vertical welding for mechanical strength only. Requires use of limited technique and basic welding fundamentals. Use rule, templates and fixed gauges. Work is subject to process and final inspection.

AUTOMATIC: Performs set-up and welding operations on automatic electric-arc welding machines to weld a variety of standardized work having strict inspection and test requirements. Set up fixtures, adjust and regulate machine to obtain best possible penetration, fill, weld quality and performance.

Make compensating adjustments to allow for variations and conditions. Operate various types of equipment, e.g. coated electrodes, tape type electrodes, submerged arc or carbon arc machines. Work is given process supervision and check, completed work is tested and inspected.

Both welding positions require a knowledge of welding fundamentals.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.