CADREX Welder

Description

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OVERVIEW

Cadrex is seeking Welders to join our manufacturing team. Depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated welding skills, candidates may be considered for either a Welder I or Welder II position.

The Welder is responsible for using manual welding techniques to manufacture weldments according to defined specifications, workmanship standards, quality requirements, and production schedules.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (LEVEL I & II)

• Prepare and set up tools, fixtures, and equipment for welding jobs
• Arrange and stage parts for welding operations
• Perform quality inspections according to established quality standards and control plans
• Document inspection results as required
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Lead
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, and productivity
• Assist in other departments or work areas as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (LEVEL II)

• Read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and print tolerances
• Utilize quality measuring equipment to verify specifications
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within assigned work centers
• Consistently produce quality work while meeting established efficiency standards
• Cross-train and perform work in multiple welding stations
• Support and mentor less experienced team members as needed

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (LEVEL I)

• Ability to pass AWS certifications for MIG/TIG welding steel, aluminum, and galvanized sheet metal
• Basic understanding of welding symbols and manufacturing prints preferred
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and simple instructions
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Manufacturing or welding experience preferred but not required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (LEVEL II)

• Minimum 1 year of welding experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment
• Ability to pass AWS certifications for MIG/TIG welding steel, aluminum, and galvanized sheet metal
• Strong understanding of welding symbols, blueprints, print tolerances, and quality measuring equipment
• Ability to consistently meet quality and production standards
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications in two or more welding processes
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and troubleshoot production issues
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, prints, and work orders
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills

WHAT DETERMINES YOUR LEVEL?

• Welding experience
• Blueprint and welding symbol knowledge
• AWS certification status
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated quality and productivity performance
• Welding assessment results (The welding test consists of welding 3 different thin sheet metal materials. Stainless steel, aluminum and galvanized.  You will be required to weld small sample pieces together.  The materials are roughly .0359 thick.)

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma

LOCATION

• Onsite; Bloomingdale, IL

SCHEDULE

• 2nd Shift

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES 

• Health/dental/vision coverage 
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance 
• Short- and long-term disability insurance 
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay 
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify) 
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4% 
• Education support program 
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement 
• Referral bonuses 
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT USCADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com. 

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

 SALARY DESCRIPTION 

• Level I: $23 - $29/hour
• Level II: $26 - $32/hour