Welder

Philippi-Hagenbuch; 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. in Peoria, IL is seeking a Welder/Fabricator to join on-site, performing MIG and arc welding, reading prints, and assembling metal components for heavy equipment applications. The role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and teamwork, with a M-F 7am-3:30pm schedule and occasional overtime.

A high school diploma or GED and welding experience or coursework are required. On-site position on the shop floor with opportunities to advance and contribute to production flow

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret engineering prints.
• Welding proficiency in MIG and arc processes.
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Fit, fabricate, and weld: lay out and assemble metal components using prints, BOMs, and drawings.
• Use MIG and arc welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Visually inspect welds, identify defects, and perform grinding/rework as needed.
• Report print discrepancies and coordinate adjustments with the team.
• Operate shop tools and equipment and, after training, cranes and forklifts.
• Record job time accurately using barcode system.
• Maintain safe, clean, organized work area and follow safety protocols.
• Assist with installations on- and off-site and inventory checks.

Skills

Read engineering prints

MIG welding

Arc welding

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Willingness to overtime

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year welding degree

High school welding program + 1 year welding experience

2+ years welding experience

Tools

MIG welder

Arc welder

Barcode time-tracking 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.