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Headquartered in Lombard, Illinois, we serve customers in the aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy sectors, delivering precision joining solutions that meet the most demanding engineering standards in the world.\nWhy Join Us?\nNo Prior EB Experience Required: We will train the right candidate from the ground up on our specialized systems.\nGlobal Career Development: Includes a structured training pathway with potential development opportunities at pro beam facilities in Germany.\nCutting-Edge Technology: Access world-class electron beam technology while working alongside a technically sophisticated international team.\nExcellent Total Rewards: Competitive hourly pay, overtime opportunities, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, and paid time off compliant with the Illinois Paid Leave Act.\nImpact: Enjoy a collaborative, small-team environment with direct visibility to leadership and meaningful technical impact.\n\nPosition Summary\nThe Automated Welding Operator operates and programs automated welding equipment at pro beam USA, with a primary focus on electron beam (EB) welding systems. This is a hands-on, shop-floor role for someone who enjoys working directly with advanced machinery, learning new technology, and producing high-quality welds for customers in high-stakes industries. If you have operated any kind of automated welding equipment or precision CNC machinery, and you are mechanically curious and eager to grow, we want to hear from you.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nMachine Operation\nEquipment Operation: Set up, operate, and monitor electron beam welding systems and other automated welding equipment in our job shop.\nQuality Execution: Follow established weld procedures, parameter sheets, and work instructions to produce consistent, high-quality welds.\nPart Inspections: Perform pre- and post-weld inspections including visual checks and basic dimensional verification.\nShop Upkeep: Support equipment calibration, routine maintenance, and regular housekeeping of the welding area.\nProcess Support\nParameter Engineering: Assist senior technical staff in developing and refining welding parameters for new customer parts and materials.\nIssue Resolution: Identify and report process deviations, equipment issues, or weld quality concerns to the technical team.\nTroubleshooting: Participate in troubleshooting activities and contribute observations from hands-on machine operation.\nTrials & Testing: Support process trials and sample production for new customer programs and feasibility studies.\nCustomer & Field Support\nProfessional Representation: Represent pro beam USA professionally when interacting with customers on-site or during facility visits.\nDemonstrations: Support customer demonstrations and witness testing as required.\nField Commissioning: Assist the field service team with equipment commissioning and customer training as the role develops.\nDocumentation\nData Logs: Complete production records, traveler documents, and quality logs accurately and on time.\nCompliance Standards: Follow all documentation requirements associated with aerospace and defense customer programs.\nAudit Readiness: Contribute to maintaining an organized, compliant, and audit-ready work environment.\nRequired Qualifications\n Education: High school diploma or equivalent. (An Associate's degree, vocational/trade certification, or technical coursework is a plus).\nExperience: Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience operating automated or CNC-controlled machinery in a production environment.\n Technical Background: Hands-on experience with one or more of the following technologies:Electron beam (EB) welding\nLaser beam welding (LBW) or automated industrial laser cutting\nPlasma arc welding (PAW)\nFriction stir welding (FSW)\nTIG/MIG setups in an automated or semi-automated environment\nAdvanced CNC machinery (Mills, Lathes, Routers)\n\nBlueprints: Ability to read and follow weld procedures, technical drawings, and work instructions.\nAptitude: Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with precision equipment in a shop environment.\nReliability: Detail-oriented and safety-conscious with a track record of consistent attendance.\n Legal: Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (required for defense program access).\nPreferred Qualifications\nDirect experience operating electron beam welding systems (such as PTR, Sciaky, pro beam, or similar platforms).\nFamiliarity with vacuum systems or high-voltage equipment.\nAWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or similar welding certification.\nExperience working in an aerospace, defense, or NADCAP-accredited manufacturing environment.\nExposure to weld quality inspection methods including visual, dye penetrant, or X-ray.\nBasic CNC or machine programming experience (G-code understanding).\nExperience with quality documentation in an AS9100 or ISO 9001 environment.\nWork Environment & Physical Requirements\nWork is performed in a laboratory, machine shop, and light industrial environment. 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