Position Overview: We are looking for skilled TIG Welders to cut and join metals and other materials at our manufacturing facility. You will operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision. Your job is essential as it provides the foundation for a strong infrastructure. A welder must be competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions. The ideal candidate will have a steady hand and great attention to detail. Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential. We offer a competitive salary based on experience. Job Description Preferred Skills • Experience welding to ASME Section 9 standard • Familiarity welding open root schedule 40 pipe • Familiarity with MIG welding is a plus • Ability to select equipment, plan layout, assemble and weld • Ability to apply knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding technique • Must be able to lift and move up to 20-50 lbs. • Must be able to maintain a safe and clean work environment • Must be able to effectively work off drawings/templates/specifications • Must be able to accurately verify quality and quantity of piping products • Must be able to position, align, and fit components together Qualifications • Professional welding training - preferred • High school diploma - minimum • Basic reading and writing skills • High motivation • Strong attention to detail Benefits • Competitive Salary based on experience • Entry Range: $18.00—$20.00 • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term disability, Paid time off, AFLAC • 401k with company match Website: www.metraflex.com
See More Details >>Job Description As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner! Hours • 6:00 am- 2:30 pm (Monday- Friday) • Occasional overtime on Saturdays 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 base pay rate for this position is $24.00 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! Are you passionate about welding? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our welding function. As a welder you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. The Welder-Basic 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 welding operations to join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material. • Set up and operate manual and semi-automatic (robotic) welding equipment. • Read and interpret 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 pieces to create appropriate welding services when necessary. • Robotic Welders: Operate and program robotic welding equipment. Set up robotic welding systems for production runs. Monitor robotic welding operations and make necessary adjustments to ensure quality. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with robotic welding equipment. • 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 continuous improvement initiatives to enhance welding processes. • Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards. • Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules. What you'll Need To Succeed: • Knowledge of shop math, welding applications and practices. • Ability to read blueprints and follow specific written instructions and procedures. • Ability to understand measuring equipment such as micrometers and dial calipers. • Ability to organize, prioritize and plan daily work assignments in a self-directed changing environment. Relevant Work Experience: One to three years Mig and Tig welding experience required. Major Physical Demands: • Standing: Most tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking. • Lifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. • Walking: Occasional walking of moderate distances (<1/8 miles). • Carrying: Occasional carrying of items weighing less than 20 lbs. • Pushing: Occasional positioning of tub titlers and use of hand trucks to move parts and tooling a moderate distance. • Pulling: Occasional positioning of tub titlers and use of hand trucks to move parts and tooling a moderate distance. • Bending: Occasional bending to perform a variety of job tasks. • Reaching: Frequent reaching to load and unload parts from fixture in machine or tubs. • Handling: Continuous handling of parts ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs. along with a variety of hand tools. S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered 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. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com. No fixed Deadline About Us In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world. With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership. S&C's deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support) • Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
See More Details >>As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner! Hours • 4:30 pm- 1:00 am pm (Monday- Friday)Occasional overtime on Saturdays 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 base pay rate for this position is $24. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria. Join Our Team as a Welder! Are you passionate about welding ? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our welding function. As a welder you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. The Welder-Basic 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 welding operations to join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material. • Set up and operate manual and semi-automatic (robotic) welding equipment. • Read and interpret 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 pieces to create appropriate welding services when necessary. • Robotic Welders: Operate and program robotic welding equipment. Set up robotic welding systems for production runs. Monitor robotic welding operations and make necessary adjustments to ensure quality. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with robotic welding equipment. • 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 continuous improvement initiatives to enhance welding processes. • Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards. • Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules. What you’ll Need To Succeed: • Knowledge of shop math, welding applications and practices. • Ability to read blueprints and follow specific written instructions and procedures. • Ability to understand measuring equipment such as micrometers and dial calipers. • Ability to organize, prioritize and plan daily work assignments in a self-directed changing environment. • Relevant Work Experience: • One to three years Mig and Tig welding experience required. Major Physical Demands: • Standing: Most tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking. • Lifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. • Walking: Occasional walking of moderate distances (<1/8 miles). • Carrying: Occasional carrying of items weighing less than 20 lbs. • Pushing: Occasional positioning of tub titlers and use of hand trucks to move parts and tooling a moderate distance. • Pulling: Occasional positioning of tub titlers and use of hand trucks to move parts and tooling a moderate distance. • Bending: Occasional bending to perform a variety of job tasks. • Reaching: Frequent reaching to load and unload parts from fixture in machine or tubs.Handling: Continuous handling of parts ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs. along with a variety of hand tools. S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered 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. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com . No fixed Deadline
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in Chicago, IL, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with technical training, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under experienced professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals nationwide, with a significant demand for new welders due to an aging workforce. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a steady growth in the welding sector, with an average annual wage for welders in Chicago around $2,570 per week, and experienced professionals often earning over $133,000 annually. Trade schools, welding unions, and platforms like LinkedIn help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
