Welder II

CHL Systems is hiring a Welder II to fabricate and weld stainless steel components used in custom automation and material handling systems. This is a hands‑on role for an experienced welder who is confident with TIG welding, blueprint reading, fit‑up, and producing clean, accurate work. Why Join CHL Systems? Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays Family‑owned company with 65+ years of manufacturing excellence Stable, full‑time work in a custom manufacturing environment Weekly pay Safety‑focused, team‑oriented shop environment Opportunity to build high‑quality equipment that supports real customer operations What You’ll Do Perform TIG welding on stainless steel components as the primary focus, with MIG welding as needed Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, dimensions, and tolerances Lay out, fit, and fabricate weldments from drawings and work instructions Set up welding machines, select appropriate settings, and prepare materials for each job Grind, cut, bend, straighten, polish, repair, and rework stainless steel components as needed Inspect your own work to verify weld quality, fit, finish, and conformance to requirements Use shop math, including angles, radius, circumference, conversions, and proportions Work safely around welding equipment, gases, material handling equipment, and shop machinery Collaborate with welders, fabricators, supervisors, and other production team members What We’re Looking For Required High school diploma or equivalent 3+ years of welding and fabrication experience, or equivalent demonstrated skill Strong TIG/GTAW welding experience, especially with stainless steel Ability to read blueprints and interpret weld symbols, dimensions, and tolerances Ability to set up equipment and fabricate weldments with minimal supervision Preferred Welding trade certification, technical school training, or journeyman status MIG/GMAW or FCAW experience is a plus Experience grinding, polishing, and finishing stainless steel components Knowledge of distortion control, metallurgy basics, and straightening techniques Strong shop math skills for measurements, angles, layout, and fit‑up work This Could Be a Great Fit If You Take pride in safe, clean, consistent, high‑quality work Enjoy hands‑on fabrication work and seeing a project come together from drawings to finished assembly Are comfortable reading blueprints and solving fit‑up or layout challenges Like working with stainless steel and understand the importance of appearance, accuracy, and durability Can work independently while staying aligned with production priorities and deadlines Communicate clearly with supervisors, welders, fabricators, and other shop team members Want a skilled shop role where your craftsmanship has a visible impact on the final product Work Environment & Physical Requirements This is an on‑site role in a manufacturing/shop environment Work is performed around welding equipment, fabrication tools, machinery, and active production areas Regular standing, walking, reaching, handling, bending, kneeling, crouching, and movement throughout the workday is required Exposure to loud noise, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, moving mechanical parts, and shop activity may occur PPE must be worn in designated areas and safety procedures must be followed Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally Work may involve forklifts, side loaders, overhead cranes, and other shop or material handling equipment Occasional overtime may be required based on production schedules About CHL Systems For more than 65 years, CHL Systems has been a trusted leader in designing and manufacturing custom automation and material handling solutions. Serving the food, pharmaceutical, and general manufacturing industries, we combine innovation, craftsmanship, and a family‑oriented culture to deliver high‑quality systems that keep our customers’ operations moving. #J-18808-Ljbffr