Heavy Equipment Fabrication Mechanic
Location: Elburn, IL | Job Type: Full-time
A day in the shop
This isn’t production-line welding. Each project is different. One morning you’re reworking a crawler carrier frame; that afternoon you’re outfitting a drill rig with new hydraulic plumbing. You’ll read prints, take real-world measurements, choose the right welding process, and move seamlessly between fabrication and hands-on mechanical work. You own the build from first fit-up to final checks—working closely with the service team to finish safely and on time.
What you’ll handle
- Fabricate and weld components from prints and real-world layouts
- Fit, align, and assemble structural and mechanical components
- Disassemble and reassemble components and systems
- Install hydraulic components, hoses, and fittings
- Assist with equipment repairs and full rebuilds
- Modify and repair equipment by cutting, grinding, straightening, and rewelding
- Operate MIG, TIG, plasma, and torch
- Collaborate with the service team to deliver work safely and on schedule
- Take ownership of jobs from start to finish
Where you’ll apply your craft
Drill rigs, crawler carriers, trucks, trailers, and one-off custom builds.
What you bring
- 5+ years of fabrication/welding experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude with heavy equipment, trucks, or similar
- Ability to read prints and work independently
- Hydraulics experience is a strong plus
- Comfort switching between welding and mechanical tasks
- A problem-solver who thinks through the job—not just the instructions
- Reliable, self-motivated, and proud of workmanship
- Proficient in blueprint reading
Tools and processes you’ll use
- MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Cored Arc, and Laser welding
- Plasma cutting and oxy-fuel torch work
Why you’ll like it here
- Real variety—no repetitive production welding
- Room to grow into advanced builds, troubleshooting, and full equipment work