Welder - Freedman Seating - Chicago

Skills for Chicago Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. To be eligible for Skills for Chicago services, candidates must reside in Illinois or Indiana, be authorized to work in the United States, and be either unemployed or underemployed. Freedman Seating Aside from crafting quality seating products for over 130 years, Freedman's mission is to provide growth opportunities for their employees. Their diverse workforce is 85% BIPOC and women in all areas of manufacturing and business. Freedman has a strong focus on community and employee engagement, investing in events like the Chase Corporate Challenge, Feed My Starving Children, an annual company picnic, on-site gym, a health fair with free flu shots, and more. Job Highlights Responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal, including carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum products Measures weldments using quality control equipment Performs basic fit up operation in preparation for welding on stock and standard products, as well as with prototypes Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness Candidate Profile MIG (metal inert gas) and TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding experience required Strong math & reading skills (English) Must be able to stand for long periods of time, and squat, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. Additional Information Location Chicago Benefits Dental;Employee Assistance;Life Insurance;Medical;Paid Training/Personal Development;Parent Leave;Personal;Retirement/401K;Short Term Disability;Sick;Tuition Reimbursement;Vacation;Vision;Other Benefits -