Company
Chicago Magnesium Casting Co
Location
Blue Island, IL
Job type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via LinkedIn
Job description
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Information, Please See
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13475093
• Basic Function:** Responsible for TIG welding magnesium and aluminum
sand castings
Physical Requirements
Maximum Lift Weight 50 lbs
Maximum Push/Pull Weight 100 lbs
\% Of Time Sitting 10%
\% Of Time Standing90%
Exposed to Severe Weather Conditions: Yes; Summer temps, furnace heat
Specific Responsibilities
• Accurate scanning in and out on jobs and the proper reporting of
processed quantities
• Wear proper safety equipment; keep work area clean and safe at all
times.
• Understand customer requirements, our companies internal scrap
challenges, rework, customer returns, the impact they have on your
job and demonstrate ability to deliver quality & efficient
workmanship.
• Review & inspect all material being used, building self-inspection
into everything you make/process
• Complete, date and sign-off on all routing information; apply weld
stamp where applicable; input required production Data/reporting
• Use weld equipment to repair defects and discontinuities in castings
• Identify weld area through part map (weld map); properly clean part
to remove contamination prior to welding
• Understand casting temper process; perform properly
• May machine and prepare castings for weld plugs & plug castings
• May machine excess stock from castings with milling machine
• May X-Ray castings (if Lev 1 X-Ray or higher certification) for weld
verification
• Perform job tasks in an efficient manner according to given
standards
• Maintain tools, gages, & equipment in clean orderly, safe &
functioning manner
• Offer ideas and suggestions for continuous improvement in supplies,
product, process, documentation
• Report any problems or discrepancies to immediate management
Skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read and understand all procedures required to perform
assigned tasks
• Communication skills
• Completion of Welding coursework/certification
Education/Training
On-the-Job training while working under an experienced operator until
position certification is achieved
Experience
1-2 years experience in TIG welding
Benefit information available on company website.
Information, Please See
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13475093
• Basic Function:** Responsible for TIG welding magnesium and aluminum
sand castings
Physical Requirements
Maximum Lift Weight 50 lbs
Maximum Push/Pull Weight 100 lbs
\% Of Time Sitting 10%
\% Of Time Standing90%
Exposed to Severe Weather Conditions: Yes; Summer temps, furnace heat
Specific Responsibilities
• Accurate scanning in and out on jobs and the proper reporting of
processed quantities
• Wear proper safety equipment; keep work area clean and safe at all
times.
• Understand customer requirements, our companies internal scrap
challenges, rework, customer returns, the impact they have on your
job and demonstrate ability to deliver quality & efficient
workmanship.
• Review & inspect all material being used, building self-inspection
into everything you make/process
• Complete, date and sign-off on all routing information; apply weld
stamp where applicable; input required production Data/reporting
• Use weld equipment to repair defects and discontinuities in castings
• Identify weld area through part map (weld map); properly clean part
to remove contamination prior to welding
• Understand casting temper process; perform properly
• May machine and prepare castings for weld plugs & plug castings
• May machine excess stock from castings with milling machine
• May X-Ray castings (if Lev 1 X-Ray or higher certification) for weld
verification
• Perform job tasks in an efficient manner according to given
standards
• Maintain tools, gages, & equipment in clean orderly, safe &
functioning manner
• Offer ideas and suggestions for continuous improvement in supplies,
product, process, documentation
• Report any problems or discrepancies to immediate management
Skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read and understand all procedures required to perform
assigned tasks
• Communication skills
• Completion of Welding coursework/certification
Education/Training
On-the-Job training while working under an experienced operator until
position certification is achieved
Experience
1-2 years experience in TIG welding
Benefit information available on company website.
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