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Welder
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A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$45,676 / year median in Illinois
+0% projected growth
Job Description
MIG/TIG Welder | Stainless Steel Fabrication About the Role We're looking for a skilled MIG/TIG Welder to fabricate and assemble stainless steel conveyor systems in a clean, modern manufacturing facility. This is a highly hands-on role where you'll spend most of your day welding, reading blueprints, and building custom equipment alongside an experienced production team. Key Responsibilities Perform MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel components and assemblies. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications. Fabricate, fit, and assemble conveyor system components. Inspect and verify weld quality to ensure finished products meet specifications. Support mechanical assembly and equipment build projects. Operate basic fabrication and machining equipment as needed. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area. What We're Looking For 3+ years of welding and fabrication experience. 1+ years of TIG welding experience, preferably on stainless steel. Strong MIG and TIG welding skills. Ability to read and work from blueprints. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Why Join Us? First and second shift schedules Clean, modern, well-organized facility Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced welding leadership Strong benefits package with excellent employee coverage Paid travel time for required trips Stable company focused on craftsmanship, teamwork, and long-term growth Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Gilberts, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Gilberts,IL.