Welder-Contract

Position Description

Title: Welder
Department: Operations
Immediate Supervisor: Manufacturing Supervisor
Location: Schaumburg
Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Principle Accountabilities

• 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.
• The ability to hold fabrication tolerances at +/- 1/16" (or better) is a must.
• 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.
• To 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.

Essential Skills And Experience

• 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."
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints without assistance.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Able to operate a bending brake press.
• Able to accurately read a tape measure.
• Leveling and squaring ability (without the assistance of others).
• Able to occasionally push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds by oneself.
• Able 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 by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Why Choose IPG?

We are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed.