Fabrication Welder

Surestaff, LLC; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Electronic weekly pay

Benefit package including medical, eye

Job summary

Surestaff is actively hiring a Fabrication Welder in Carol Stream, IL to build machine frames and components from structural steel, then prepare for transport. The position offers 1st shift, with overtime possible and a temp-to-hire path with competitive pay of $20–$24/hr along with health insurance options.

The role requires MIG welding or fabrication experience, ability to read blueprints, and familiarity with saws, drills, forklifts, and cranes is a plus.

Qualifications

• MIG welding or fabrication experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints (or willingness to learn).
• Experience with saws, shears, drill presses, forklifts, and cranes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• MIG welding and fabrication of machine frames and components from light gauge sheet metal to heavy gauge tube, flat bar and I-Beam.
• Fabricating industrial ovens, safety guarding, vacuum tanks, swing doors, fan brackets, catwalks.
• Grinding and finishing completed products.
• Perform quality checks on finished components.
• Installing finished components into machine structures.
• Disassembling machines for painting and shipping.
• Material handling with sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes.

Skills

MIG welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Forklifts & cranes

Tools

Saws

Shears

Drill presses

Forklifts

Cranes

Job description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring a Fabrication Welder for a client in Carol Stream, IL. The Fabrication Welder is responsible for building machine frames and components out of structural steel, followed by tearing down completed machines to prepare for transport. SURESTAFF is invested in their team members! All temp-to-hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($20-24/hr.) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Available shift: 1st Shift (7am-3:30pm) M-F Overtime available.

Responsibilities of the Fabrication Welder

• MIG welding and fabrication of machine frames and components that consist of light gauge sheet metal to heavy gauge tube, flat bar and I-Beam.
• Fabricating industrial ovens, safety guarding, vacuum tanks, swing doors, fan brackets, catwalks.
• Grinding and finishing completed products.
• Perform quality checks on finished components.
• Installing finished components into machine structures.
• Disassembling machines for painting and shipping.
• Material handling with sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes.

Required Qualifications of the Fabrication Welder

• Previous MIG welding and/or fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints (or willingness to learn).
• Experience with saws, shears, drill presses, forklifts, and cranes are a plus.

About Surestaff

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

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