MIG Welder - 2nd Shift

Job Full Description

Starting Pay: $20.75 per hour - Bumps to $25-$26 once hired on!
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Full-time, long-term opportunity with a path to permanent hire

Prove Your MIG Skills and Earn the Pay Jump


An Urbana manufacturer is hiring MIG Welders for a consistent second-shift position. You do not need an inflated title or an arbitrary number of years in the trade-but you do need enough genuine MIG welding experience to pass a hands-on weld test.

What You'll Do

• Perform MIG welding on metal components
• Set up and adjust welding equipment for assigned work
• Fit, align, and position parts before welding
• Follow welding specifications and work instructions
• Produce clean, consistent welds throughout the shift
• Inspect completed welds and identify visible defects
• Complete basic grinding or weld cleanup as required
• Maintain production pace without sacrificing weld quality
• Communicate equipment, material, or quality concerns

MIG Weld Test Required

• Every candidate must complete and pass a hands-on MIG weld test
• The test will determine whether your current welding ability meets the position's needs
• Resume experience does not replace the weld test
• Candidates must demonstrate that they can operate MIG equipment and produce consistent welds independently

What We're Looking For

• Previous hands-on MIG welding experience
• Ability to set up and adjust a MIG welder
• Understanding of wire speed, voltage, positioning, and basic weld quality
• Ability to recognize inconsistent beads, porosity, undercut, and other visible defects
• Dependable attendance and consistent availability for second shift
• Ability to follow specifications and repeat quality welds in a production environment
• Willingness to demonstrate skills through a practical welding test

Experience gained through manufacturing, fabrication, structural welding, repair work, vocational training, or other hands-on welding environments may qualify.

Physical and Work Environment

• Manufacturing and metalworking environment
• Extended standing, bending, reaching, and positioning
• Regular handling of metal parts, welding tools, and materials
• Exposure to welding heat, sparks, fumes, and production noise
• Required use of appropriate welding and personal protective equipment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Clear pay progression from $20.75 to approximately $25.00-$26.00 per hour after hire
• Consistent Monday-Friday second-shift schedule
• Opportunity to qualify based on demonstrated welding ability
• Full-time hours and long-term employment potential
• Opportunity to transition directly onto the company's team after a successful introductory period
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus

Champaign, IL
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1001 North Mattis Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821