Welder

Welder


Company
Messina Talent Advisors
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
18–25 an hour
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Seeking a contract-to-hire Welder in Chicago, IL, for 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 in accordance with standard welding methods and procedures.
• Working with MIG welding on carbon-mild steel
• Handling of piece parts ranging from 18 gauge to 1⁄2”
• 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

Job Requirements
• 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

Job Benefits
• Health Insurance, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Overtime

Company DescriptionReal People. Real Connections. Real Results.

That's the Messina Talent Advantage.

For more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.

Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.

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