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in Oak Lawn, IL
Welder/Fabricator
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | OAK LAWN, IL OAK LAWN, Illinois |
About this job
PrideStaff is seeking a conscientious, motivated and experienced ALUMINUM WELDER / FABRICATOR to join and help grow our client's team. The successful candidate will be a mechanically inclined, self-starter with an understanding of fabrication challenges.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Fabrication specialist with demonstrated ability to perform fit-up, TIG and MIG welding of aluminum, stainless steel and other metals.
- Using blueprints and work instructions, develop plan, set up and layout weld work and develop and use fixturing as needed.
- Weld tasks can include plasma arc welding of large shells, tube bending and torch brazing.
- Ability to understand and enable weld processes both manual and mechanized in order to increase department efficiency.
- Collaborate on weld and fabrication processes to meet department goals on time and within budgets to meet or exceed customer expectations. Strive to achieve zero returns.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing processes with input from subordinates, engineering and others.
- Inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet customer needs.
- Operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch and other hand held tools as needed.
- Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives including process improvement efforts.
- Maintain clean and safe work areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Approach work with a positive attitude and willingness to cross train.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years on-the-job, hands-on aluminum Welding experience required. We are not looking for a trainee at this time.
- Demonstrated familiarity with welder concepts, practice and procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of fabrication techniques with ability to execute.
- Familiarity with welding equipment such as torches, tips, filler rods, flux, hoses, valves and gas cylinders as well as weld safety.
- Ability to use judgment and experience to meet department goals.
- ASME and/or PED certifications a plus.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints including weld symbols and diagrams.
- High School diploma or equivalent. Additional coursework in welding or related technology degree or certification a plus.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
- Able to fluently communicate, read and write in the English language.
Qualified applicants are invited to send their resume to chicagolandwswap@pridestaff.com .