Find & Apply For Industrial Mechanic Jobs in Itasca, Illinois

A day in the shop Clock in early, review detailed blueprints, lay out materials to tight tolerances, and bring custom industrial enclosures to life. You'll move from layout to fit-up, execute precision MIG welds on sheet and structural steel, verify alignment, and assemble components into finished, field-ready systems for high-profile data center projects. Where you'll do it

Location:

Itasca, IL Employment Type:

Contract-to-Hire (strong long-term potential) Pay & schedule

Compensation:

$22-$28 per hour (up to $30/hr based on experience) + significant overtime

Schedule:

1st shift, typically 5:00 AM-4:30 PM; Saturdays as needed

Overtime:

Willingness to ramp to 60-65 hours/week during peak demand Why this isn't production welding Join a century-strong manufacturer in a hyper-growth phase, scaling revenue from roughly $30M to $80M+ in active orders. You'll contribute to engineered, one-off builds—not repetitive, assembly-line work—as the company expands facilities, adds headcount weekly, and supports global tech leaders' data center infrastructure. What you'll build and do Fabricate and assemble custom industrial enclosures for critical infrastructure Read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints, including large assemblies Measure, cut, fit, and verify components to tight tolerances Execute full-cycle fabrication: layout fit-up MIG weld assembly Use saws, grinders, drills, and precision measuring tools (tape, calipers, micrometers) Operate overhead cranes and related shop equipment safely Confirm structural integrity, squareness, and alignment before final assembly What you bring 3-5+ years welding/fabrication in job-shop or custom environments (non-production preferred) Proven blueprint reading capability; experience with large, complex builds is a plus Skill with precision measurement and working to tight tolerances MIG proficiency required; TIG experience is a plus Hands-on fabricator mindset—beyond just running beads Mechanical assembly experience is highly preferred Comfort with significant overtime during ramp-up periods Work environment & growth Mix of indoor and outdoor work based on project needs Rapidly growing team, adding new hires weekly Strong likelihood of conversion to long-term employment (many stay beyond 6 months) Opportunity to grow with a company expanding its facilities and capabilities What you'll gain Consistent overtime and strong earning potential Hands-on exposure to large-scale, custom engineering projects Stability from a company with 100+ years of history—and big growth ahead Meaningful, craftsmanship-driven work—no assembly line repetition Interview process One-step onsite interview Fast feedback—typically within 48 hours Are you the one? You like building, not just welding. You take pride in precision. You want steady hours, strong pay, and a path to long-term stability. You're open to overtime and excited by a contract-to-hire opportunity. If that sounds right, let's talk.