Industrial Fabricator - Welding & Fit-Up

HireLevel, Inc.; Carrier Mills (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

401k with Co. Match

Job summary

HireLevel, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Fabricator - Welding & Fit-Up in Carrier Mills, IL. This hands-on role requires reading fabrication drawings, performing layout and fit-up, and executing welding tasks across FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW processes.

The position is full-time in Carrier Mills, IL, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a wage of $23.00–$28.00 per hour based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, long-term disability, and 401k with company

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in industrial fabrication, welding or fit-up.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and specs.
• Experience laying out and fitting components.
• Hands-on welding experience in a shop environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production fabrication setting.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Perform layout and fit-up of fabricated components.
• Prepare materials and assemblies for welding.
• Verify measurements and alignment prior to welding.
• Assist in assembling fabricated components.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Support shop workflow and production timelines.

Skills

Reading drawings

Layout planning

Welding

Quality control

Teamwork

Tools

FCAW

GMAW

SMAW

GTAW

Job description

HireLevel is looking for a Industrial Fabricator - Welding & Fit-Up in Carrier Mills, IL This is a hands-on role requiring the ability to work from fabrication drawings, perform layout and fit-up, and execute welding tasks. This is not strictly a production welding role—candidates should be comfortable supporting the full fabrication process from layout through final assembly.

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Carrier Mills, IL
Shift: Monday Through Friday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Compensation: $23.00 - $28.00/hr. (Based on Experience)

Benefits Once Hired include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401k with Co. Match.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Fit-Up
  • Read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications
  • Perform layout and fit-up of fabricated components
  • Prepare materials and assemblies for welding
  • Verify measurements and alignment prior to welding
  • Assist in assembling fabricated components
• Welding
  • Perform welding using applicable processes, including:
  • FCAW (Dual Shield)
  • GMAW (MIG)
  • SMAW (Stick)
  • Maintain weld quality and shop fabrication standards
  • Complete a dual shield weld test as part of the hiring process
• Shop Operations
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area
  • Support shop workflow and production timelines
  • Assist with material handling and movement of components
  • Work collaboratively with shop team members
• Quality & Safety
  • Follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements
  • Maintain fabrication quality standards and accuracy
  • Identify issues early to prevent rework
  • Ensure safe operation of shop equipment

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial fabrication, welding, fit-up, or related heavy industrial/shop environments
• Experience working in a fabrication or heavy industrial shop environment
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications
• Experience performing layout and fit-up of fabricated components
• Hands-on welding experience in a shop environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven fabrication shop
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work safely and effectively as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified welder
• Experience with FCAW (Flux-Core / Dual Shield)
• Experience with GMAW (MIG), SMAW (Stick), or GTAW (TIG)
• Experience in mining, heavy industrial, or structural fabrication
• Experience with layout of complex assemblies

Why This Role

• Hands-on fabrication work supporting mining and industrial projects
• Opportunity to work on full build processes, not just production welding
• Shop environment focused on quality, craftsmanship, and execution
• Join a team that values accountability and teamwork

HireLevel is an equal opportunity employer.