welder/fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

MIG/ TIG Welder / Fabricator

Location: DeKalb, IL

First shift Monday through Friday

Pay range $25.00-$35.00 based on experience

We're looking for an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our team. This is not an entry-level welding position. We're seeking someone who can read blueprints, accurately fit parts, fabricate components, and produce quality welds. Simply knowing how to weld isn't enough—parts must be fit correctly before welding to ensure they meet specifications and prevent costly scrap.

If you take pride in precision, craftsmanship, and building quality products the first time, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Measure, lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to specification.
• Properly align and tack parts before final welding to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Perform high-quality MIG or TIG welding on fabricated assemblies and components.
• Operate fabrication equipment including saws, drill presses, grinders, presses, welding fixtures, and other shop machinery.
• Inspect completed assemblies for weld quality, fit, and compliance with drawings.
• Identify and correct fit-up issues before welding to minimize scrap and rework.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work efficiently while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of fabrication and welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to fabricate and fit parts independently.
• Experience using fabrication tools and shop equipment.
• Ability to accurately measure using tape measures, squares, calipers, and other precision measuring tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to lift materials, stand for extended periods, and work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• AWS Welding Certification is preferred but not required for experienced candidates.

Benefits

• 401(k) Company Match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

We're looking for fabricators—not just welders. If your experience includes fitting, fabricating, reading blueprints, and producing quality work from start to finish, we'd love to talk with you

With over 40 years of experience in staffing and employment, Express Employment Professionals of DeKalb, IL connects hardworking job-seekers with great local companies. Our staffing agency recruits job candidates from entry level to highly experienced and from all industries.
When you choose Express Employment Professionals of DeKalb, you're not just getting the expert input of our local franchise. You're also getting access to the resources and time-tested employment systems of our global headquarters. With flexible staffing options that include part-time, full-time, contract, and temporary hires, we work closely with job-seekers and businesses.

Company Description

With over 40 years of experience in staffing and employment, Express Employment Professionals of DeKalb, IL connects hardworking job-seekers with great local companies. Our staffing agency recruits job candidates from entry level to highly experienced and from all industries. \rWhen you choose Express Employment Professionals of DeKalb, you're not just getting the expert input of our local franchise. You're also getting access to the resources and time-tested employment systems of our global headquarters. With flexible staffing options that include part-time, full-time, contract, and temporary hires, we work closely with job-seekers and businesses.