What are the responsibilities and job description for the TIG Welder - Schantz position at Craftsmen Industries, Inc.?
About Craftsmen Industries
Craftsmen Industries custom manufactures unique specialty trailers and vehicles and large format printed elements for experiential marketing and industrial solutions for brands across the industry spectrum including Boeing, PepsiCo, and Anheuser-Busch. We pride ourselves on creating our products fully in-house from initial design and engineering to fabrication and the finishing touches of graphics and paint.
Our Craftsmen team includes one subsidiary, Schantz Manufacturing. Schantz focuses on custom manufacturing of concession trailers for the fair and festival industry.
Guided by our values, we BUILD by helping bring ideas to life in a dynamic and collaborative environment and we're looking for talented individuals to grow with us!
What Do We Offer?
Location: Highland, IL
Position Summary: Utilize all skills necessary to manufacture and build a variety of products and vehicles to meet specifications, quality and deadlines. In this position, most welding is performed on 0.080 – 0.25-inch aluminum or 22 – 16-gauge stainless steel.
This work environment is dynamic and versatile in nature, where employees are expected to wear multiple hats and handle a variety of tasks. This role requires a high level of adaptability, as daily tasks and priorities may shift based on the evolving needs of the day.
Primary Responsibilities
To learn more visit www.craftsmenind.com or www.schantzmfg.com.
Craftsmen Industries custom manufactures unique specialty trailers and vehicles and large format printed elements for experiential marketing and industrial solutions for brands across the industry spectrum including Boeing, PepsiCo, and Anheuser-Busch. We pride ourselves on creating our products fully in-house from initial design and engineering to fabrication and the finishing touches of graphics and paint.
Our Craftsmen team includes one subsidiary, Schantz Manufacturing. Schantz focuses on custom manufacturing of concession trailers for the fair and festival industry.
Guided by our values, we BUILD by helping bring ideas to life in a dynamic and collaborative environment and we're looking for talented individuals to grow with us!
What Do We Offer?
- Competitive compensation.
- Career development opportunities.
- Benefits including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision.
- 401(k) Match and Much More!
Location: Highland, IL
Position Summary: Utilize all skills necessary to manufacture and build a variety of products and vehicles to meet specifications, quality and deadlines. In this position, most welding is performed on 0.080 – 0.25-inch aluminum or 22 – 16-gauge stainless steel.
This work environment is dynamic and versatile in nature, where employees are expected to wear multiple hats and handle a variety of tasks. This role requires a high level of adaptability, as daily tasks and priorities may shift based on the evolving needs of the day.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum.
- Prepare materials by cleaning, cutting, grinding, polishing, and fitting components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering designs, and manufacturing orders.
- Fabricate material by cutting and welding various metals.
- Inspect completed welds for quality, strength, and dimensional accuracy.
- Operate power and hand tools such as arc welders, buffing machine, chop saws and a shear.
- Must be safety conscious with good housekeeping skills.
- Work under moderate supervision with the ability and discretion to deviate from standard procedure, if needed.
- Work from verbal and written instructions.
- Repair defective welds and perform rework when necessary.
- Willing to offer solutions and ideas to supervisors, engineers, and team members.
- High School diploma, Trade school or equivalent.
- 2 years of experience in TIG Welding.
- Must demonstrate a consistent work history, along with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in reading blueprints and welding specifications.
- Must be able to read a tape measure.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- Must be safety conscious with good housekeeping skills.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to work overtime when needed.
- Certification or training in welding, sheet metal fabrication or a related discipline.
- Fabrication experience preferred.
- Brake press operation and manual brake experience.
- Physical ability to stand up to 8 hours per day.
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, balance, and reach overhead.
- Must be able to lift/carry up to 75 lbs.
- Must have the ability to hear and respond to auditory signals, distinguish tones and pitches in equipment, and use hearing protection during specific tasks.
- Ability to use Respiratory protection as needed.
To learn more visit www.craftsmenind.com or www.schantzmfg.com.