Technical Welding Specialist

The gas products you need from the name you trust!

ILMO Products Company is a family owned single-source provider of industrial, medical, and laboratory gases, in addition to propane, welding and safety equipment and industrial supplies.

Founded in 1913, ILMO has 11 locations and over 100 employees and is headquartered in Jacksonville, IL.

Are you an outgoing, dependable individual in the Central IL area? Do you have a CWI? ILMO Products Co. is looking for an experienced Technical Welding Specialist within ILMO's sales territory.

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS:

• Flexible office location within the ILMO sales territory that works best for you.
• Competitive Salary
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Retirement Plan with 4% Company Match & Employee Discounts
• Training & Professional Development
• Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment
• And MORE!

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for technical application and products support/sales in the metal fabrication space. This position is partially responsible for limited third party inspection and verification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support and process consulting services to new and existing customers.
• Evaluate or create quality assurance programs including weld surveillance, inspection, and verification for specific strategic accounts.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative working atmosphere.
• Maintain rapport and good working relationships with vendors.
• Keep up with new products, technology, and innovations.
• Provide market and competitor data to the Director of Sales & Marketing as requested.
• Create welding procedure documentation for specified accounts.
• Perform welder certification and testing for specified accounts.
• Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, and project managers to resolve technical issues.
• Conduct product demonstrations on high-end equipment and other new technologies in conjunction with the sales team and/or vendors.
• Provide product recommendations in support of customer needs.
• Support and augment District Sales Managers as required.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A bachelor's degree in welding technology or welding engineering is preferred.
• 7-10 years of welding inspection and verification.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.

RELATED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with arc fusion welding processes such as GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, adn SMAW.
• Experience with welding codes, standards, and specifications.
• Ability to make technical presentations internally and externally.
• Proficient at automation, welding, plasma cutting, and laser welding and cutting process applications.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
• Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
• Ability to generate reports and business correspondence, solve practical problems, and work through unique situations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including attention to detail.
• Perform problem analysis and resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Effective time management capabilities. Plan, organize, and prioritize work schedules and job responsibilities.
• Possess good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 and operate office equipment.

Check us out at www.ilmoproducts.com

HOW TO APPLY:

If you’re ready to make a difference at ILMO and take advantage of this exciting opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter by clicking apply now.

ILMO Products Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, arrest or conviction status, or any other basis or other perceived characteristic protected by federal law or the laws of the State of Illinois.