Welding Engineer The Welding Engineer will be responsible for driving innovation and ensuring excellence in welding processes, creating comprehensive work instructions, driving process improvements, designing and implementing welding fixtures, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the welding processes. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, innovation, and hands-on experience to enhance productivity and ensure the highest quality in welding operations working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence. As a Welding Engineer you will: Work Instructions Development: Develop detailed and clear standards and work instructions for welding processes, ensuring alignment with production goals, safety standards, and quality requirements. Provide training and technical guidance to production staff on welding techniques and procedures. Process Improvement: Analyze current welding processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reductions. Propose and implement KPI to measure and improve welding performances Implement best practices and new technologies to enhance welding performance productivity and reduce defects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflow and optimize production operations. Fixture Design & Implementation: Design, develop, and implement custom welding fixtures and jigs to improve process consistency and efficiency. Coordinate with engineering and production teams to ensure fixtures meet operational requirements. Conduct testing and validation of fixtures to ensure proper functionality. Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality control processes for welding operations, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards (e.g., AWS, ISO). Investigate welding defects and implement corrective and preventive actions. Prepare and review documentation, including inspection reports and weld procedure specifications (WPS). Collaboration and Documentation: Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth communication and project execution. Maintain accurate records of welding processes, updates, and improvements. We are looking for someone who: Holds a Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Has proven experience as a Welding Engineer or similar role in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Possesses strong knowledge of welding processes (e.g., MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW) and materials (e.g., metals, alloys). Has proficiency in CAD software for fixture design and layout. Has familiarity with welding standards and codes (e.g., AWS, ASME, ISO). Possesses Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach. Has strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments. Ideally you will also have: Certification as a Welding Inspector (CWI) or Welding Engineer. Experience with automation and robotic welding systems. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. The Physical Demands / Working Conditions are: Combination of office, production floor, and testing areas. May involve occasional lifting and exposure to welding environments. Flexibility to travel, if required What we offer you: Typical pay is $80,000 - 110,000 annually. Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications. This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Health club membership program and reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement 401 (k) Annual Profit Sharing Vacation Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility About G&W Electric Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive. Learn more about our company by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtAhsdYeUQ G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world! G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires. *G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
See More Details >>Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Pull order, review blue print, verify material, set up necessary fixtures and tack as appropriate to complete welding process. • Brace and clamp parts as required to avoid distortion and for proper alignment. • Regulate welding equipment current and voltage. • Maintain proper weld penetration, quality fit and overall dimensions of parts and adjust to correct irregularities and deviations. • Change wire spools and bottle gas for welding equipment. • Perform quality inspection on 100% of work product by using appropriate measuring tools to ensure defined tolerances and measurement are accurate to Blue Print. • Identify 100% of part produced by stamping with individual employee number. • Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives. • Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements. • Ability to input and scan work order data into MRP/JDE system using RF scanner, keyboard and mouse. • Follow all procedures and processes in accordance to in order to build a defect-free product. Complete required in-process inspection, repair any defects found and document critical quality information as necessary. Position Requirements • High School Diploma or equivalent is required with at least 6-12 months related work experience • Formal welding education or equivalent experience is necessary and ability to pass internal certification process. • Be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. Anticipated Wage Range: $21.25 - $23.34 per hour/Welder or $22.75 - $28.44 per hour/Certified Welder plus $1.50 shift premium Benefits of Employment In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace. About Us Sold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin Sweeper products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 100 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies-mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation's Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit www.elginsweeper.com. Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All other applications must be submitted online. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Burlington, IL typically begins with technical training, often through community colleges or specialized welding schools, which offer programs ranging from 6 to 18 months. According to the American Welding Society (AWS), the welding industry is experiencing significant demand, with approximately 320,500 new welding professionals needed by 2029. Welders in Burlington, IL can expect to earn an average of $1000 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $50,000 annually. This trade offers a pathway to a stable career with strong earning potential, supported by the growing need for skilled welders in various sectors such as manufacturing and infrastructure development.
