Welder-Die Polisher

Owens Corning Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building products seeks an experienced welder for various skilled tasks, including welding and quality inspection of molds/dies. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality outputs while managing diverse work assignments. Candidates with over a decade of machine shop experience, proficient in multiple welding methods, and strong mathematical skills are encouraged to apply. Join a global leader in sustainable building products and make a significant impact in your role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in machine shop finishing and welding operations.
• 3-5 years’ experience with MIG, TIG, Stick, and Laser welding.
• Proficient in measuring equipment with tolerance inspection.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for welding, polishing, and quality evaluations of molds/dies.
• Coordinate welding operations to meet production schedules.
• Set up welding machines and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Welding

Quality Inspection

Blueprint Interpretation

Mathematics

Computer Drafting

Education

High School Degree

Job description

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Employee has strong capabilities in various forms of welding, mold/die polishing skills, and quality inspection/evaluations of mold/die(s) from external supplier’s workmanship. Responsible for blue print interpretation and be able to ensure a quality product. Is cost conscientious, schedule adherent, uses time efficiently, and is innovative.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Responsibilities include welding, polishing, quality evaluation(s) from external suppliers, and in-process die inspections for a specialty tooling operation.
• Highly skilled in TIG/MIG welding in addition to being capable of Laser welding to be able to coordinate with floor activities within your area on the shift. Work assignments are tied to the CNC machining operation to make sure schedules are met.
• Capable of setting up welding machines based on the job at hand or using Standard Welding Procedure Specifications to insure size, density and depth of bond is appropriate for the assignment. No gas bubble inclusions nor excessive heat need to maintain uniform crystal structure of weld and base metal.
• Proficiency in mathematics, computer 2D drafting, and general computing skills.
• Responsible for communicating work status and assignments with prior/subsequent shift crew members to ensure a smooth transition of information and responsibilities.
• Perform part inspection using micrometers, calipers, height indicator, etc.
• Assist department management in providing materials and tooling inventories to meet production goals/schedules.
• Maintain the certification of skills and training needs for welding and polishing using BJA’s, OJT and safe work practices.

The challenge for this position is to get a successful weld density and uniform weld to base metal transition to minimize seeing the welded spot which will meet or exceed customer specifications. The welding work is not repetitive. Each mold/die assignment usually requires a different skill, welding rod, welding equipment or settings. Demand for welding dies varies so employee needs to have polishing skills, CNC machining skills or other work assignments to balance work week.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 10+ years’ experience in a Machine shop in finishing and welding operations equipment
• 3-5 years’ experience with various methods of welding (MIG-TIG-Stick-Laser)
• Proficient in the use of measuring equipment (+/- 0.002” tolerances) to inspect your own work
• Minimum high school degree
• Motivational skills

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The minimum base salary for this position is $55,000 + bonus + benefits. base pay may increase depending on job related knowledge, skills and experience.

The information is specific to the state of IL and may n ot be applicable to other areas.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.