Industrial Enclosure Fabrication Specialist (MIG)

Build What Protects the Digital WorldLocation: Itasca, ILCompensation: $22–$28/hr (up to $30/hr based on experience) + significant overtimeSchedule: 1st Shift | 5:00 AM – 4:30 PM (typical), plus Saturdays as neededEmployment Type: Contract-to-Hire (strong long-term potential)A Day in This RoleYou clock in at 5:00 AM at a confidential, rapidly expanding manufacturer known for delivering custom industrial enclosures to high-profile data center projects. Blueprints in hand, you lay out material, verify measurements with tape, calipers, and micrometers, and begin the fit-up. By mid-morning, your MIG torch is laying precise beads on both sheet and structural members. You use an overhead crane to position large assemblies, confirm alignment and squareness, and complete the full cycle: layout fit-up weld assembly. Before the day ends, you double-check tolerances and structural integrity so the enclosure performs flawlessly in a critical infrastructure environment.Why This Isn’t Typical Production WeldingCustom, engineered builds—no assembly line monotonyCompany is scaling from ~$30M to ~$80M+ in active ordersWork tied to global tech leaders and large-scale data center infrastructure100+ years of history with the momentum of a fast-growing teamWhat You’ll DoPerform MIG welding on sheet metal and structural componentsRead and interpret complex mechanical blueprints for large assembliesMeasure, cut, and fit materials to tight tolerancesExecute full-cycle fabrication: layout, fit-up, welding, and assemblyUse saws, grinders, drills, and precision measuring toolsOperate overhead cranes and shop equipment safelyVerify alignment and structural integrity of custom-built enclosuresWhat You Bring3–5+ years of welding/fabrication experience (non-production preferred)Strong blueprint reading skills (experience with large assemblies is a plus)Proficiency with tape measures, calipers, and micrometersDemonstrated ability to weld to tight tolerancesMIG required; TIG experience is a plusHands-on fabrication mindset beyond repetitive weldingMechanical assembly experience is highly preferredWillingness to work overtime (up to 60–65 hrs/week when ramped)Environment & GrowthMix of indoor and outdoor work depending on projectTeam is scaling—adding new hires weeklyStrong chance of long-term conversion; many contractors stay beyond 6 monthsFacilities and capabilities are expanding—grow with the businessWhat’s In It for YouReliable overtime and strong earning potentialExposure to large-scale, custom engineering projectsStability of a 100+ year company in a major growth phaseMeaningful craftsmanship—your work directly impacts critical systemsInterview ProcessOne-step onsite interviewFast feedback, typically within 48 hoursWho Thrives HereBuilders who love precision and detailPros who want steady hours, strong pay, and stabilityTeammates open to overtime and a contract-to-hire pathIf you want to build real systems—not just run beads—this is your next move. #J-18808-Ljbffr