MIG Welder - 1st Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking a skilled MIG Welder for 1st shift. This is a true welding position on first shift, with steady hours and a focus on quality workmanship.

You will perform ordinary MIG welding in all positions, read blueprints, operate welding robots as needed, and inspect robotic welds. Candidates must have MIG welding experience and be able to stand for the entire shift and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Experience with ARC, MIG, gas welding, torch cutting, grinding and slag removal.
• Stand for the entire shift and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform ordinary MIG welding for mechanical strength in all positions
• Operate welding robots as needed
• Inspect robotic welds for quality and proper location
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Tools

ARC welding

MIG welding

Gas welding

Torch cutting

Grinding

Slag removal

Job description

MIG Welder – 1st Shift

Crystal Lake, IL

Pay Rate: $23.34/hour
Schedule/Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time | Evaluation Hire

Summary

Join a global manufacturer assembling and distributing forklifts used around the world. This is a true welding position on first shift, ideal for welders who value quality workmanship and long-term stability.

Responsibilities

• Perform ordinary MIG welding for mechanical strength in all positions
• Operate welding robots as needed
• Inspect robotic welds for quality and proper location
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols
• Experience using ARC, MIG, gas welding, torch cutting, grinding, and slag removal
• Ability to stand for the entire shift and lift up to 50 lbs
• Hard-working, dependable, and quality-focused

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses