MIG Welder - 2nd Shift!

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a MIG Welder for Urbana, IL, on a consistent second-shift. Starting pay is $20.75 per hour, with a bump to $25–$26 after hire and a full-time, long-term path to permanent hire.

The role requires hands-on MIG welding experience, the ability to set up and adjust a MIG welder, and the discipline to pass a hands-on welding test. Weekly pay and comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on MIG welding experience.
• Ability to set up and adjust MIG welder.
• Understanding of wire speed, voltage, positioning, and weld quality.
• Ability to recognize defects like porosity and undercut.
• Reliable attendance for second shift.
• Must pass a hands-on MIG weld test.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on metal components.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment for assigned work.
• Fit, align, and position parts before welding.
• Follow welding specifications and work instructions.
• Produce clean, consistent welds throughout the shift.
• Inspect completed welds and identify defects.
• Complete basic grinding or weld cleanup as required.
• Maintain production pace without sacrificing weld quality.
• Communicate equipment, material, or quality concerns.

Skills

MIG welding

Welding setup & adjustment

Quality inspection

Atten­dance reliability

Team communication

Tools

MIG welder

Job description

Starting Pay: $20.75 per hour - Bumps to $25-$26 once hired on!
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Full-time, long-term opportunity with a path to permanent hire

Prove Your MIG Skills and Earn the Pay Jump

An Urbana manufacturer is hiring MIG Welders for a consistent second-shift position. You do not need an inflated title or an arbitrary number of years in the trade—but you do need enough genuine MIG welding experience to pass a hands‑on weld test.

What You’ll Do

• Perform MIG welding on metal components
• Set up and adjust welding equipment for assigned work
• Fit, align, and position parts before welding
• Follow welding specifications and work instructions
• Produce clean, consistent welds throughout the shift
• Inspect completed welds and identify visible defects
• Complete basic grinding or weld cleanup as required
• Maintain production pace without sacrificing weld quality
• Communicate equipment, material, or quality concerns

MIG Weld Test Required

• Every candidate must complete and pass a hands‑on MIG weld test
• The test will determine whether your current welding ability meets the position’s needs
• Resume experience does not replace the weld test
• Candidates must demonstrate that they can operate MIG equipment and produce consistent welds independently

What We’re Looking For

• Previous hands‑on MIG welding experience
• Ability to set up and adjust a MIG welder
• Understanding of wire speed, voltage, positioning, and basic weld quality
• Ability to recognize inconsistent beads, porosity, undercut, and other visible defects
• Dependable attendance and consistent availability for second shift
• Ability to follow specifications and repeat quality welds in a production environment
• Willingness to demonstrate skills through a practical welding test

Experience gained through manufacturing, fabrication, structural welding, repair work, vocational training, or other hands‑on welding environments may qualify.

Physical and Work Environment

• Manufacturing and metalworking environment
• Extended standing, bending, reaching, and positioning
• Regular handling of metal parts, welding tools, and materials
• Exposure to welding heat, sparks, fumes, and production noise
• Required use of appropriate welding and personal protective equipment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Clear pay progression from $20.75 to approximately $25.00–$26.00 per hour after hire
• Consistent Monday–Friday second-shift schedule
• Opportunity to qualify based on demonstrated welding ability
• Full‑time hours and long‑term employment potential
• Opportunity to transition directly onto the company’s team after a successful introductory period
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus

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