Welder

ERIKS North America

ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider that offers a wide range of technical products, co-engineering, and customized solutions, as well as related services. We help customers in a variety of industrial segments to improve their products' performance and reduce their total cost of ownership. Our technical know-how is the basis of our specialism. We have built up deep expertise in the areas of gaskets, industrial & hydraulic hoses, conveying systems and more. We supply A-brands as well as manufacture our own products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in their original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations (MRO). ERIKS has a strong and established position in North America. For more information, please visit www.ERIKSNA.com

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Role Profile

Position: Welder

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full-Time

Status: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Role

Processes products to meet customer and industry requirements. The Welder performs skilled TIG welding work in the fabrication and repair of metal hoses. Candidates must have knowledge of tools, materials, and practices of the welding trades and knowledge of hose and fittings, and can work at least 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures
• Reads and interprets blueprints and bills of material.
• Verifies orders for correct quantity and hose length
• Performs inspection for correct hose and appropriate fittings
• Determines correct alloy to be applied to all welds
• Performs skilled welding following standardized procedure for AMP and RPM
• Learns job related material primarily through verbal instruction and observation
• Visually inspects completed welds to determine compliance with standards and checks quality and appearance of finished hose
• Makes appropriate repairs to assemblies that do not meet standards
• Maintains daily production logs
• Works safely and is concerned for the safety of coworkers.
• Works cooperatively in a team environment to provide a quality product
• Reacts to change productively and handles other essential tasks as assigned
• Assists all division associates to ensure customer satisfaction
• Communicates general and quality-related concerns to management
• Performs basic operations within company operating systems
• Performs additional duties as assigned
• Complies with the employee handbook and company policies governing associate conduct

Skills and Abilities

• Mastery of basic math skills
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions
• Highly professional and dependable
• Quality conscious and detail-oriented
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Safety and customer service oriented
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic welding experience required, TIG preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred, but not required
• Must have knowledge of standard tools, materials, and practices of welding trades
• Must have knowledge of hose and fittings

Total Rewards

• Competitive compensation plan
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long term disability
• 401-k with company match
• Paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our policy to employ qualified persons without regard for race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation or disability. Individuals are considered for employment, promotion, or training solely on their ability to perform the essential functions of the position.