Welder

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

Welder / Fabricator – MIG Welding

Welarco Fabrications, Inc.

Location: Peoria, IL On-site
Pay: $23–$26 per hour
Schedule: M-F 7am to 3:30pm; limited overtime is expected
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Legal

Put Your Welding Skills to Work. Build Something You’re Proud Of.

Enjoy hands-on work and seeing a project come together? Join Welarco Fabrications, where you’ll turn steel parts into finished assemblies for heavy equipment applications. From reading prints and fitting parts to completing the final weld, your craftsmanship will directly impact the quality of the products we deliver.

We’re looking for a welder who takes pride in accurate work, puts safety first, and works well with others. Whether your skills come from a welding program or practical shop experience, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Fit, fabricate, and weld: Lay out and assemble metal components using engineering prints, bills of materials, and assembly drawings.
• Use your welding skills: Perform MIG and arc welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Deliver quality work: Visually inspect welds, identify defects, and complete grinding and rework as needed.
• Solve problems with the team: Report print discrepancies, coordinate approved adjustments, and help document changes.
• Operate shop tools and equipment: Use hand torches, plasma torches, and other fabrication tools. Operate cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment after completing required training.
• Keep production moving: Move assemblies to the next operation, report material shortages, and accurately record job time using our barcode system.
• Work safely: Assess hazards before starting tasks, wear required protective equipment, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Support the team: Assist with installations on- and off-site, inventory counts, and cross-training in other production areas as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• A high school diploma or GED.
• One of the following:
  • A two-year welding degree.
  • Completion of a high school welding program plus at least one year of welding experience.
  • At least two years of welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and demonstrate welding proficiency.
• Mechanical aptitude, practical math skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow multistep instructions, communicate concerns, and use sound judgment.
• Willingness to work the posted schedule and required overtime.
• A dependable approach to teamwork, quality, and safety.

Candidates must demonstrate print-reading and welding skills as part of the selection process.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is an active position performed primarily on a manufacturing shop floor around machinery, noise, and dust. Work involves prolonged standing and walking, operating equipment, reaching, bending, kneeling, and moving, pushing, or pulling items weighing up to 60 pounds.

Some assignments may involve travel, outdoor work, heights, uneven ground, or exposure to extreme temperatures. Required protective equipment must be worn, and associates participate in the company’s Hearing Conservation Program.

Essential job functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.