MIG Welder

Job Full Description

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Friday, 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Our client, a leading manufacturer specializing in armored vehicle production and customization, is seeking a skilled and dependable Welder to join their growing production team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with steel, interpreting blueprints, and operating welding equipment in a manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in fabricating and assembling vehicle components while maintaining the highest standards of quality, precision, and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on steel components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Fabricate, fit, and assemble vehicle components and structural parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and technical drawings.
• Inspect welds to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Grind, clean, and prepare metal surfaces before and after welding.
• Operate welding equipment and fabrication tools safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment.
• Report equipment malfunctions, defects, or quality concerns to supervision.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to meet production goals and schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Proficiency in MIG welding; TIG welding experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience using measuring tools, grinders, saws, and other fabrication equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with armored vehicles, automotive fabrication, metal fabrication, or heavy manufacturing environments is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, welding fumes, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and welding equipment.

To Apply


email resume to WELDER in the Subject Line

Oak Lawn, IL
3126
9715 Southwest Highway
Oak Lawn, IL 60453