Welder-Contract

About the role

IPG is expanding its global team and looking for a talented Welder to join the Operations department in Schaumburg. This is a non-exempt, hourly position reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations
• Read and interpret blueprints or job orders to determine specifications of the job
• Hold fabrication tolerances at +/- 1/16" (or better)
• Set up material which will be stainless sheet metal, tubing, and other forms of stainless steel
• Perform tack or set up welds using a TIG welder
• Utilize measuring tools as required: tape measure, caliper, machinist square, protractor, OD micrometer, etc.
• Verify weldments conform to drawings and specs and make corrections as required
• Weld on a broad range of metals and alloys for a wide variety of complex precision assemblies, involving a considerable amount of welding to high strength and pressure requirements
• Weld parts, components, frames, and weldments per drawings
• Finalize everything with a TIG welder welding so end result is seamless
• Accurately produce frames within required tolerances and squareness
• Grind and polish all sharp edges on workpieces as required
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience as a TIG welder with the ability to fabricate in a job shop environment
• Experience with steel or mild steel, material ranging from 1/16" up to ½"
• Use grinders, saws, polishers, hand tools, power tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints without assistance
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Able to operate a bending brake press
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Leveling and squaring ability (without the assistance of others)
• Ability to occasionally push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds by oneself
• Ability to bend and rotate body repeatedly

Physical requirements

• Regularly required to stand for a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Frequently required to grasp, handle/feel objects, control/manage tools, and use hands/arms
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel and crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Extensive benefits that support you and your family
• Exciting career development opportunities
• Ongoing training and the support you need to succeed