Welder-Basic 1st Shift

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

401(k) + ESOP

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

S&C Electric Company in Chicago seeks a Welder-Basic to join our manufacturing site. You will perform welding tasks to assemble metal structures using manual or semi-automatic equipment, following safety protocols and blueprints to ensure high-quality welds.

1st Shift: Mon-Fri 6:00am-2:30pm with overtime as needed. This role requires 1-2 years welding experience or an approved apprenticeship, proficiency in MIG welding, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or welding apprenticeship completion.
• 1-2 years welding experience in manufacturing environment.
• Proficient understanding of welding techniques, metallurgy, and symbols.
• Knowledge of safety standards related to welding.
• Ability to read blueprints and job orders.
• Proficient in MIG welding techniques.
• Ability to set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment.
• Good attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Execute welding operations to join, fabricate, and repair metal.
• Set up and operate manual and robotic welding equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and job orders.
• Ensure welding is completed to required standards and specifications.
• Inspect welded surfaces and deburr when necessary.
• Maintain welding equipment in good working condition.
• Record and report production data timely.
• Collaborate with team to achieve production goals.

Skills

Welding experience

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Safety standards

Metal properties knowledge

Equipment maintenance

Manual & robotic welding

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Welding apprenticeship

Tools

Manual welding equipment

Robotic welding equipment

Job description

Job Description

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

1st Shift

• Monday – Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Overtime during the week.
• OT on Saturdays when needed

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated hourly pay rate for this position is $25.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Welder!

The Welder-Basic is responsible for performing various welding tasks to assemble metal structures and parts. The role involves using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments. This position requires adherence to safety protocols, precision in execution, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment to ensure the production of high-quality welded products.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute welding operations to join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material.
• Set up and operate manual and semi-automatic (robotic) welding equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and job orders to determine appropriate welding processes.
• Ensure welding is completed to the required standards and specifications.
• Inspect welded surfaces and structures to identify defects and ensure conformity with specifications. Deburr pieces to create appropriate welding services when necessary.
• Maintain welding equipment in good working condition.
• Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to achieve production goals.
• Record and report production data accurately and timely.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance welding processes.
• Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• High school diploma
• 1-2 years of demonstrated experience in a welding role in a manufacturing, automotive, or related environment.
• Or completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship program.
• Proficient understanding of welding techniques, metallurgy, and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of safety standards related to welding and metalworking.
• Familiarity with the properties and characteristics of metals used in welding.
• Understanding of welding equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform MIG welding techniques.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Good attention to detail to ensure precision in welding tasks.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment and tools.
• Good problem-solving skills to identify and resolve welding-related issues.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Occasionally required to stand and perform tasks for up to approximately 2 hours at a time, 5 days per week
• Sitting: Frequently required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based or production tasks for up to approximately 2 hours at a time, 5 days per week
• Walking: Frequently required to walk moderate distances across the S and C campus multiple times per day, 5 days per week
• Lifting and Carrying: Infrequently required to solo lift and/or carry items ranging in weight from 5 lbs to 40 lbs, exercising sound judgement to employ manual handling or machine lifts where required and risk assessments, if appropriate
• Low Posture: Infrequently required to perform tasks using a low posture including but not limited to stooping, bending, crawling, crouching, kneeling or squatting
• Position Self/ Move: Occasionally required to position self to perform tasks involving but not limited to reaching, twisting, rotating, and pushing/pulling
• Manual Dexterity: Occasionally required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools
• Ascending/ Descending: Infrequently ascending or descending ladders and stairs
• Observation/ Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors
• Communication: Continuously required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference calls, using oral expression to communicate information
• Availability: Occasionally required to work extended hours when necessary

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [e-mail] .

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

About The Team

In (Production Operations/QA) we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, out team members, and our world.