Welder in Aurora

Job Title:
Welder

Location:
Aurora, IL 60504 (Onsite)

Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The responsibilities of the TIG Welder are:
Lay out, measure, and align metal work pieces prior to welding using straightedges, rules, and calipers. Cut and deburr metal components, assess welds to ensure they are clean, free of error and in accordance with relevant welding codes.

• Follow current Standard Work with excellence, including accountability for quality of work performed.
• Identify all out-of-standard and non-conforming conditions; alert Team Lead and/or Supervisor for remediation.
• Understand and identify sources of waste in the workflow and work with Team Lead / Supervisor to eliminate.
• Identify and propose ideas to improve safety, quality, throughput, and teamwork.
• Execute and maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S methods.
• Continuously learn new job skills within the workflow / plant to improve overall effectiveness of the organization.
• Perform all work according to area and procedures and code of conduct.
• Able to execute standard work with support from others on complex tasks.
• Able to operate Value Stream workstation.
• Fit, setup and operate all tools and equipment necessary to execute standard work. Proficient with TIG welding.
• All standard weld qualifications (SST, CS, SST to CS).
• Able to assess and resolve simple problems in execution of standard work with support from others on complex tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years’ experience.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Windows.
• Basic math skills and ability to use basic measurement equipment (ruler, scale, calipers, tape measure).
• Ability to use various hand tools (wire strippers, pliers, wrenches, etc.).
• Stooping, kneeling, standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting (regularly up to 50 lbs.)
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, vision and depth perception.