MIG Welder & Fabricator — Build Heavy Equipment

Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Legal

Job summary

Welarco Fabrications, Inc. is seeking a Welder/Fabricator to join our on-site Peoria, IL shop. You will perform MIG and arc welding, read engineering prints, and fabricate components into finished assemblies for heavy equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, with a schedule Monday–Friday 7am–3:30pm, some overtime, and comprehensive medical through Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, and more.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and welding training or experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and welding drawings.
• Willingness to perform MIG and arc welding in multiple positions.
• Attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork.
• Comfort with using shop tools and equipment and forklift/ crane operations after training.

Responsibilities

• Fit, fabricate, and weld metal components from drawings and BOMs.
• Perform MIG and arc welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Visually inspect welds, identify defects, and rework as needed.
• Coordinate with team to document changes and adjustments.
• Operate shop tools and equipment and manage material handling after training.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area and support production flow.

Skills

MIG welding

Arc welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year welding degree

Tools

Plasma torches

Cranes & forklifts

Barcode system

Job description

Welarco Fabrications, Inc. is seeking a Welder/Fabricator to join our on-site Peoria, IL shop. You will perform MIG and arc welding, read engineering prints, and fabricate components into finished assemblies for heavy equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, with a schedule Monday–Friday 7am–3:30pm, some overtime, and comprehensive medical through Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, and more.