Job Opportunity: Experienced Welder & Fabricator

Company: Local, Highly Respected Manufacturing & Industrial Firm

Location: Springfield, IL area

Pay Range: $23.00 - $26.00 / hour (Depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Are you a master of the torch and a wizard with raw steel? A premier, well-established local company in the Springfield area is looking for a high-caliber, Experienced Welder & Fabricator to join our team.

This is not a simple production line welding job. We need someone who is heavy on the fabrication side—someone who can look at complex blueprints, envision the final product, layout the materials, and execute flawless welds from start to finish. If you take pride in precision craftsmanship and want to work for a great local company that values its crew, we want to talk to you.

Key Responsibilities

Custom Fabrication: Read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and sketches to plan, layout, and fabricate components from scratch.
Precision Welding: Perform high-quality structural and cosmetic welds using MIG, TIG, and Stick processes on various materials (steel, aluminum, stainless steel).
Material Preparation: Cut, reshape, bend, and align metal parts using shears, saws, torches, and grinders.
Quality Control: Inspect finished workpieces to ensure they meet strict blueprint specifications, tolerances, and quality standards.
Equipment Maintenance: Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform basic preventative maintenance on welding rigs and fabrication machinery.

Qualifications & Requirements

Proven Fabrication Experience: Deep, hands-on experience in custom metal fabrication is a must. You must be highly proficient with layout, fitting, and manual fabrication tools.
Advanced Welding Skills: Strong proficiency in MIG and TIG welding (Stick is a plus). Ability to pass a weld test.
Blueprint Literacy: Must be able to seamlessly read and interpret complex industrial blueprints and weld symbols.
Tools of the Trade: Experience operating shop equipment such as brake presses, ironworkers, band saws, and grinders.
Strong Math Skills: Ability to accurately measure, calculate angles, and determine material dimensions.
Reliability: Solid work ethic, strong attention to detail, and dependable transportation to our Springfield-area facility.

What We Offer

Competitive pay ($23.00 to $26.00/hr based on your skill and depth of experience).
A stable, positive shop environment with a great local reputation.
Opportunity to work on diverse, engaging projects—no mind-numbing repetition here.
Comprehensive benefits package (details provided upon interview).

How to Apply

If you are a skilled craftsman who is heavy on fabrication and ready to build a great career locally, reply to this posting with your updated resume, or stop by our office to fill out an application!

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Express Office: Springfield

3000 Professional Drive

Springfield, IL 62703

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