Welder-Basic 2nd Shift

S&C Electric Company
Chicago, IL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to entry-level to mid-level welders with hands-on experience working in a manufacturing or automotive environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1-2 years of welding experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment
    — “1-2 years of demonstrated experience in a welding role in a manufacturing, automotive, or related environment.”
  • Individuals who can interpret blueprints and maintain welding equipment
    — “Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and job orders to determine appropriate welding processes.”
  • Those who value a collaborative team environment and employee ownership culture
    — “We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of precision and attention to detail in a 2nd shift schedule
    — “Good attention to detail to ensure precision in welding tasks.”
  • Candidates must be available for overtime and every other Saturday work
    — “Overtime during the week. OT every other Saturday from 1:00pm - 6:00pm.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with MIG welding and equipment maintenance on your resume
    — “Ability to perform MIG welding techniques.”
  • Highlight your ability to inspect and identify welding defects
    — “Inspect welded surfaces and structures to identify defects and ensure conformity with specifications.”
  • Showcase your problem-solving skills and ability to work with mentors
    — “Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • accurate welding operations
  • maintaining equipment
Typical background
1-2 years of welding experiencehigh school diploma

Skills & requirements

Required

WeldingMetal FabricationQuality ControlSafety ProtocolsTeam Collaboration

Preferred

Robotic WeldingMetallurgy

Stack & domain

Welding TechniquesMetallurgyWelding SymbolsSafety StandardsCollaborativeCommunicationManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from S&C Electric Company

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

2nd Shift:

Monday – Friday 4:00pm - 12:30amOvertime during the week.OT every other Saturday from 1:00pm - 6:00pm 

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 pay rate for this position is $25.00 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!

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.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.Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality.Maintain regular and punctual attendance.Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.Other responsibilities as assigned. 

What you’ll Need To Succeed:

Job Requirements ( To select this job at a minimum you must have the following):

High school diploma1-2 years of demonstrated experience in a welding role in a manufacturing, automotive, or related environment.Or completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship program.Proficient understanding of welding techniques, metallurgy, and welding symbols.Knowledge of safety standards related to welding and metalworking.Familiarity with the properties and characteristics of metals used in welding.Understanding of welding equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.Ability to perform MIG welding techniques.Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications.Good attention to detail to ensure precision in welding tasks.Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.Ability to set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment and tools.Good problem-solving skills to identify and resolve welding-related issues.Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and supervisors.Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

Physical demands:

Standing: Occasionally required to stand and perform tasks for up to approximately 2 hours at a time, 5 days per week Sitting: Frequently required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based or production tasks for up to approximately 2 hours at a time, 5 days per week Walking: Frequently required to walk moderate distances across the S and C campus multiple times per day, 5 days per week Lifting and Carrying: Infrequently required to solo lift and/or carry items ranging in weight from 5 lbs to 40 lbs,  exercising sound judgement to employ manual handling or machine lifts where required and risk assessments, if appropriate Low Posture: Infrequently required to perform tasks using a low posture including but not limited to stooping, bending, crawling, crouching, kneeling or squatting Position Self/ Move: Occasionally required to position self to perform tasks involving but not limited to reaching, twisting, rotating, and pushing/pulling Manual Dexterity: Occasionally required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools Ascending/ Descending: Infrequently ascending or descending ladders and stairs Observation/ Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors Communication: Continuously required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference calls, using oral expression to communicate information Availability: Occasionally required to work extended hours when necessary 

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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.

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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).

Source: S&C Electric Company careers

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