Lead Metal Fabricator — Frames, Welding & Mentoring

MAAC Machinery; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Annual raise

Vacation and holidays

Health coverage

Profit sharing

Technical training reimbursement

40-year company stability

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

MAAC Machinery in Carol Stream, IL seeks a Senior Fabricator to lead and assist the team in building machine frames and components from structural steel. You will read complex blueprints, perform high-precision fabrication and welding, and help ensure timely production and quality standards.

Join a stable company with 40 years in business, offering training, overtime, health coverage, and a collaborative shop focused on safety and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of fabrication experience with various metals.
• Can communicate, problem-solve and have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare work plans and fabrication layouts.
• Can confidently read and interpret engineering blueprints.
• Proficient in welding and fabrication skills.
• Safety-first commitment to follow company and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to safely handle heavy materials in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication/welding and continual learning of machine designs and components.
• Lead and coordinate fabrication, welding, and component assembly tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints and related drawings.
• Utilize MIG welding along with fabrication tools and equipment.
• Perform measurements to ensure precision.
• Train and mentor co-workers to become better fabricators and welders.
• Assure quality of manufactured and assembled items.
• Remain on target with operational schedules and company objectives.
• Complete job documentation and communicate issues to supervisor.
• Communicate with peers to maximize workflow efficiencies.
• Maintain a safe working environment free of hazards and equipment concerns.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

Work planning/layouts

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Saw

Shear

Drill press

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

MAAC Machinery in Carol Stream, IL seeks a Senior Fabricator to lead and assist the team in building machine frames and components from structural steel. You will read complex blueprints, perform high-precision fabrication and welding, and help ensure timely production and quality standards.

Join a stable company with 40 years in business, offering training, overtime, health coverage, and a collaborative shop focused on safety and craftsmanship.