Welder - Contract

Itape; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Itape located in Schaumburg, Illinois, is looking for a skilled TIG welder with at least 5 years of experience in fabrication. The role requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints and work with stainless steel materials. Precision and safety are paramount, as you will be performing complex welding tasks.

Your expertise in tools and communication in English will be essential to ensure high-quality work and adherence to specifications.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience as a TIG welder with the ability to fabricate in a job shop environment.
• Experience with material ranging from 1/16" up to ½".
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment following all safety rules and regulations.
• Set up and weld stainless steel using a TIG welder.
• Verify that weldments conform to specifications and adjust as required.

Skills

TIG welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Tool operation

English communication

Tools

Grinders

Saws

Polishers

Power tools

Job description

Contract Basis

Principle Accountabilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Read and interpret blueprints or job orders to determine specifications of the job.
• The ability to hold fabrication tolerances at +/- 1/16" (or better) is a must.
• Set up material which will be stainless sheet metal, tubing, and other forms of stainless steel.
• Perform tack or set up welds using a TIG welder.
• Utilize measuring tools as required: tape measure, caliper, machinist square, protractor, OD micrometer, etc.
• Verify weldments conform to drawings and specs and make corrections as required.
• To weld on a broad range of metals and alloys for a wide variety of complex precision assemblies, involving a considerable amount of welding to high strength and pressure requirements.
• Weld parts, components, frames, and weldments per drawings.
• Finalize everything with a TIG welder welding so end result is seamless.
• Accurately produce frames within required tolerances and squareness.
• Grind and polish all sharp edges on workpieces as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience

• At least 5 years' experience as a TIG welder with the ability to fabricate in a job shop environment.
• Experience with steel or mild steel, material ranging from 1/16" up to ½".
• Use grinders, saws, polishers, hand tools, power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints without assistance.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Able to operate a bending brake press.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Leveling and squaring ability (without the assistance of others).
• Ability to occasionally push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds by oneself.
• Ability to bend and rotate body repeatedly.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Frequently required to grasp, handle/feel objects, control/manage tools, and use hands/arms.
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.