Welder

Seeking a contract-to-hire Welder for our client in Chicago, IL. Our client is a supplier of equipment, parts, and service to its customer base of commercial laundry finishing systems that service the healthcare, construction, and hospitality industries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform ordinary welding following standard welding methods and procedures.
• Working with MIG welding on carbon-mild steel
• Handling of piece parts ranging from 18 gage to ½”
• Layout of piece parts from prints, drawings, and verbal instructions is also required.
• Setting up fixtures to complete a variety of welding assignments.
• Using appropriate welding gases to produce quality welds.
• Using simple measuring equipment such as squares and tape measures.

• Experienced with MIG welding 
• Knowledge of shop math, welding applications, and practices.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow specific written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to understand measuring equipment such as micrometers and dial calipers.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and plan daily work assignments in a self-directed changing environment.

Other Details:

• Schedule: First Shift (7 AM start time) 
• Location: Chicago (Near Logan Square)
• Duration: Contract-to-Hire 

• After 30 days of employment, you will qualify for health benefits; including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• You will accrue 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours you work; it starts accruing immediately.
• Paid overtime.