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Intermediate Welder

Freedman Seating

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Employer Name:

Freedman Seating

Job Title

Intermediate Welder

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Chicago

Shift Details

1st Shift;2nd Shift

Compensation

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

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Job Description

    • Follow OSHA and FSC safety regulations, wearing required protective gear in environments with dust, odors, and noise 
    • Read blueprints and job procedures to perform accurate welding with minimal defects and ensures weldments meet quality standards 
    • Use quality control tools to inspect welds and ensure structural integrity of completed products 
    • Perform basic fit-up operations for standard and prototype parts, meeting production requirements under pressure 
    • May train, lead, or direct others while supporting additional duties as assigned 

Skills & Qualifications

    • 3+ years of experience preferred and/or combination of education and experience 
    • Experience with MIG (GMAW) welding of carbon and stainless steel is required and experience with TIG (GTAW) welding is a plus 
    • Ability to interpret welding blueprints and call-outs 
    • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, and squat, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs 
    • Relevant soft skills include reading/writing in English, math and measurement abilities, and communication 

Education

  • High School Diploma/GED

Benefits

  • Dental
  • Employee Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical
  • Paid Training/Personal Development
  • Personal
  • Retirement/401K
  • Short Term Disability
  • Sick
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vacation
  • Vision
  • Other Benefits -

About the Employer

Aside from crafting quality seating products for over 130 years, Freedman's mission is to provide growth opportunities for their employees. Their diverse workforce is 85% BIPOC and women in all areas of manufacturing and business. Freedman has a strong focus on community and employee engagement, investing in events like the Chase Corporate Challenge, Feed My Starving Children, an annual company picnic, on-site gym, a health fair with free flu shots, and more.