Welder-Intermediate 1st Shift

S&C Electric; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric is seeking a Welder to join our team in Palatine, IL. This position welds metal structures and parts using MIG, TIG, and flux-cored processes, including robotic systems. You will read blueprints, prepare materials, and ensure quality while following safety rules.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of welding in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team. Shift is 1st, Monday–Friday, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrated welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret moderately complex blueprints and job orders.
• Knowledge of welding symbols, metallurgy and metal properties.

Responsibilities

• Execute moderately complex welding operations to join, fabricate, and repair metal.
• Set up and operate manual and robotic welding equipment (MIG/TIG).
• Ensure welds meet specifications and perform quality checks.
• Inspect welded surfaces and prepare materials for proper fit-up.
• Record production data accurately and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Flux-cored arc welding

Robotic welding equipment

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 - 3:30pm
Overtime during the week

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 $29.00 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 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 moderately complex welding operations to join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material such as stainless steel.
• Set up and operate manual and semi-automatic (robotic) welding equipment including MIG and TIG welding, including turntable MIG.
• Read and interpret moderately complex 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 and prepare materials as needed to ensure proper weld quality and fit-up.
• Move materials, parts, equipment and other items using material handling equipment (ie. Lifts, hoists, hand trucks. etc) ensuring safety practices are diligently followed.
• 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 and identify continuous improvement initiatives to enhance welding processes.
• Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred:

• Experience operating, setting up, or troubleshooting robotic welding equipment.
• Familiarity with robotic welding systems and programming

What you'll need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a welding role in a manufacturing, automotive, or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, welding symbols, and the properties of metals used in fabrication and assembly.
• Knowledge of safety standards related to welding and metalworking.
• Ability to pass a welding skills test.
• Understanding of welding equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform MIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding techniques.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting moderately complex 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.
• Well-rounded 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.
• Frequently required to lift, carry, push and pull items ranging in weight from 5 to 35 lbs.

Disclaimers

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the team member may be required to perform, and the team member may be required to perform additional functions either temporarily or on an ongoing basis.

The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to change or eliminate this position.

The team member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily.