GMAW Fabrication Welder

Aebi Schmidt Group; Lindenwood (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Swenson Spreader, LLC, part of the Aebi Schmidt family, is hiring at its Lindenwood, IL facility. Join our welding team to interpret blueprints, set up machines, and lay down high-quality MIG welds that support precision-built equipment.

You'll operate manual wire-feed and automatic welding gear, weld in multiple positions, inspect parts, and maintain equipment while prioritizing safety and quality. This role requires at least two years of MIG welding in manufacturing and the ability to lift up

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on MIG welding in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong blueprint reading and basic math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied body positions.
• Effective communicator with solid problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Translate blueprints into accurate, production-quality MIG weldments.
• Operate and fine-tune manual wire-feed and automatic welding equipment to match job specs.
• Weld in multiple positions and complete quality checks/inspections as required.
• Work safely with hand, air, pneumatic, and power tools to prepare and finish parts.
• Move and position components using cranes and hoists.
• Follow all safety procedures and meet or exceed quality standards.
• Care for and maintain welding and shop equipment to ensure reliable operation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

MIG welding

Job description

Imagine clocking in at Swenson Spreader, LLC–part of the Aebi Schmidt family–at our Lindenwood, IL facility, just a short 15-minute drive south of Rockford. You gear up, review the day’s build plans, set your machine, and lay down clean, consistent GMAW beads that bring precision-built equipment to life.

What your day looks like

You’ll start at the weld booth, interpreting detailed blueprints and prepping metal components. You’ll dial in welding parameters on manual wire-feed and automatic machines, then weld confidently in multiple positions. Throughout the day, you’ll handle parts using cranes and hoists, perform in-process inspections, and keep a sharp eye on safety and quality. Between runs, you’ll maintain your equipment so it stays in peak condition for the next job.

Core responsibilities

• Translate blueprints into accurate, production-quality MIG weldments.
• Operate and fine-tune manual wire-feed and automatic welding equipment to match job specs.
• Weld in multiple positions and complete quality checks/inspections as required.
• Work safely with hand, air, pneumatic, and power tools to prepare and finish parts.
• Move and position components using cranes and hoists.
• Follow all safety procedures and meet or exceed quality standards.
• Care for and maintain welding and shop equipment to ensure reliable operation.

What you bring

• At least 2 years of hands-on MIG welding in a manufacturing setting (this is not an entry-level role).
• Preferred: pulse MIG and fabrication experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work comfortably in varied body positions.
• Strong blueprint reading and basic math skills.
• Effective communicator with solid problem-solving ability.

Tools, tech, and environment

You’ll primarily run a MIG Welder and support equipment, working around typical industrial conditions such as heat, fumes, and moving mechanical parts. We provide the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).

Your strengths

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Soldering
• Tape Measure Reading
• Welding Setups for Production
• Vehicle & Fleet Welding
• Blueprint Reading

Benefits that back you

• 401K with Company Match
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Reimbursement for Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Aebi Schmidt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Ready to put your blueprint reading, MIG expertise, and safety-first mindset to work on equipment that sets the industry standard? Join us at Swenson Spreader in Lindenwood.