Welder - Contract

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

Benefits offered by this job

competitive pay

extensive benefits

career development opportunities

Job summary

IPG is seeking a TIG Welder to join their team in Schaumburg, Illinois. The role involves performing precision welding on a variety of metals and interpreting blueprints. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in a job shop environment and be skilled in using relevant tools and equipment.

IPG offers competitive pay along with extensive benefits and career development opportunities, ensuring you have the support needed for success.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience as a TIG welder in a job shop environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints without assistance.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Set up and perform welds using a TIG welder.
• Verify weldments conform to drawings and specs.

Skills

TIG welding experience

Blueprint interpretation

Fabrication skills

Power tools operation

Grinders and saws usage

Ability to read a tape measure

Job description

Join the IPG Team! Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are a global leader in packaging and protective solutions. We value safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork.

This role is on a 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.
• Hold fabrication tolerances at +/- 1/16" (or better).
• 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.
• 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 the 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.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed.

You belong here. Join us today!