Welding Jobs in Illinois
A Welder in the construction industry plays a vital role in the building and repairing of structures, equipment, and various types of machinery. They use intense heat to fuse metal pieces together, following detailed schematic drawings to assemble structural metal products, such as frameworks or shells for machinery or metal parts for buildings or bridges. A knowledgeable welder not only performs welding tasks but also handles materials planning, preparation, and setup for welding. They also ensure the use of correct welding procedures to meet specifications, inspect structures or materials to be welded, and maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
Key skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, technical skills, physical strength and stamina, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Welders should be adept at using hand and power tools and have a keen understanding of metallurgy and welding techniques. Most employers require welders to have a high school diploma or equivalent and to complete vocational training or an apprenticeship in welding. Some jobs may also require Welding Certification from a recognized institution such as the American Welding Society (AWS). Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might work as a Welder's Helper, Welding Intern, or a Fabricator.
Fabricator II CNC - CNC Laser Machine Operator (9:00pm -5:30am) 3rd Shift
- Joliet, IL
- 3 days ago
- Joliet, IL
- 3 days ago
Fabricator II In this job you will set-up and operate three-four pieces of fabrication or laser cutting equipment of moderate to advanced complexity using technical drawings, blueprints, or other...
Fabricator II CNC - CNC Laser Machine Operator (2:30pm -11:00pm) 2nd Shift
- Chicago, IL
- 3 days ago
- Chicago, IL
- 3 days ago
Fabricator II In this job you will set-up and operate three-four pieces of fabrication or laser cutting equipment of moderate to advanced complexity using technical drawings, blueprints, or other...
Fabricator I (2:30pm to 11:00pm) 2nd Shift - Brake Presses and Saws
- Aurora, IL
- 26 days ago
- Aurora, IL
- 26 days ago
Fabricator I In this job you will set-up and operate one-two pieces of fabrication equipment of basic to moderate complexity using drawing, blueprints, or other specifications to form metal parts...
Fabricator I (5:00am to 1:30pm) - Brake Presses and Saws
- Chicago, IL
- 28 days ago
- Chicago, IL
- 28 days ago
Fabricator I In this job you will set-up and operate one-two pieces of fabrication equipment of basic to moderate complexity using drawing, blueprints, or other specifications to form metal parts...
Qualifications: Prior experience and ability to pass a weld test....
Responsibilities MIG welding on various types of augers for clients in agriculture (CASE, John Deere, etc.) Grind parts to clean up weld metal. Read and interpret blueprints....
Why Us: Coapt provides transformative technologies that improve quality of life for upper-limb prosthesis users. Based in industry-leading research in bionics and clinically-dedicated engineering,...
for welding Set up and run welding equipment to produce specified weld Perform in-process and end self-inspection to assure conformance to drawings and other applicable requirements TIG weld stainless...
Job Duties/ Requirements: MIG STICK welding on locomotive trains. Blueprint reading, ensuring quality of welds. Lifting up to 50 lbs. If you or someone you may know is of interest APPLY NOW!...
The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience reading blueprints and setting up and operating spot welding equipment. This position offers medical, dental, and retirement benefits....
Vactor Mfg - 2nd shift Class I (Mig) Welder - $29.55/hr. with over $5.00 in increases over the first
- Streator, IL
- 1 day ago
- Streator, IL
- 1 day ago
at Federal Signal in Streator, Illinois, United States Job Description JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : + Operate equipment such as Mig and Tig welding machines + Operate gas torch, plasma torch, grinders, jib...
This MIG welding position offers significant growth opportunities....
About Ameren Illinois Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and...
Experience with submerged arc welding and gas welding. Familiarity with heat treating processes....
Job Scope: MIG, TIG, Stick & Structural Welding Air Arc Repair Welding Pipe & Mechanical Flat/Vertical Carbon Steel Requirements: Basic Tools for the Trade Proper PPE must be worn: Have your own Hood...
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Welding positions.
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Weldings in Illinois offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Welding position
- Combo Welder
- ARC Gouging
- Stainless Steel Welding
- Submerged Arc Welding
- Air Carbon Arc Cutting
- Aluminum Welding
- SMAW Welding
- Tack Welding
- Torch Cutting
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Structural Steel Framework
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Blueprints
- Plasma Cutting
- Flux Cored Arc Welding
- MIG Welding
- Welding Fabrication
- Technical Drawings
- Structural Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Brazing
- Overhead Crane
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Stick Welding
- TIG Welding
- Calipers
- Grinding
- Metal Fabrication
- Arc welding
- Sheet Metal
- Hand Tools
- Rigging
- Crane Operator
- Fabricating
- Blueprint Reading
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Installation
- Long-Term Disability
- Welding
- Quality Control Inspection
- General Repair
- Specifications
- Assembly
- Forklift Operator
- Forklift
- Reading
- Reimbursement
- Engineering
- Math
- Troubleshooting
- High School Diploma
- Education Experience
- Regulations
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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