MIG and TIG Welder – Machine Shop

MIG/TIG Welder – Machine Shop

Elmwood Park, IL | $29–$36 per hour, based on experience and skill level
Regular hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Overtime: Optional Saturday mornings

About the Role

A machine shop in Elmwood Park is adding a skilled welder. This is a hands-on position for someone who reads prints independently, manages their own jobs, and takes pride in clean, consistent MIG and TIG work, quality, and safety.

What You'll Do

Welding

• Perform MIG and TIG welding to blueprints, mechanical drawings, and technical specifications
• Read weld symbols, dimensions, and notes to select the right process and setup
• Produce clean, consistent welds with minimal supervision

Quality and Safety

• Inspect your own welds for quality, fit, and compliance with the drawing
• Follow all shop safety procedures and keep your work area clean and organized

What You Bring

Required

• 3+ years of professional welding experience in a machine shop, manufacturing, or fabrication environment (strong candidates with 2+ years may be considered)
• Strong MIG welding skills and TIG welding experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and technical specifications
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
• Commitment to safe work practices

Preferred

• 5+ years of welding experience
• Welding certifications
• Additional machine shop or industrial manufacturing experience

Benefits

Health and Time Off

• Health insurance: PPO plan with 50% of employee premiums paid by the employer; dependent coverage available at shared cost
• Dental and vision: Optional employee-paid dental; vision plan available
• Paid time off: Two weeks of paid vacation annually

Financial and Career

• Profit sharing: Employer-funded plan with 100% company contribution
• 401(k): Available after one year of employment
• Tuition reimbursement: For job-related education and professional development
• Annual holiday bonus: Based on company performance
• Employee discounts: Retail discounts through the payroll provider