Job Description

Company Description Metraflex has been supplying engineered piping specialty products to the commercial HVAC industry since 1958. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of solutions, including expansion joints, compensators, flow conditioning joints, flow meters, wall penetration seals, pipe guides, pump connectors, strainers, and valves. Metraflex products help address vibration isolation, noise dampening, thermal expansion and contraction, pipe alignment, seismic movement, and pump connections in complex piping systems. With one of the most extensive offerings in the industry and representatives across the country and around the world, Metraflex supports customers with application and installation guidance. Dedicated technical support staff assist with specialized applications tailored to the company’s product line.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site TIG Welder role. The TIG Welder will fabricate and weld components for piping specialty products, following blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders to meet quality and safety standards. Daily responsibilities include setting up TIG welding equipment, preparing materials, performing precision welds on various metals, and inspecting finished welds for defects or inconsistencies. The role involves working closely with production and engineering teams to meet project specifications, maintain equipment, and support continuous improvement in welding processes. The TIG Welder is expected to follow all safety procedures, keep a clean and organized work area, and complete documentation related to production and qualit y checks.Qualifications

Strong TIG welding skills, including experience with stainless steel and other metals commonly used in piping systems. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings, with attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge of welding safety practices, proper use of PPE, and safe operation of welding and cutting equipment. Experience with fabrication tasks such as measuring, cutting, fitting, grinding, and finishing metal components. Familiarity with quality inspection of welds, including visual inspection and basic measurement tools (e.g., calipers, gauges). Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams. Ability to stand for extended periods, lift materials as required, and perform repetitive tasks in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience in industrial or HVAC-related fabrication or welding is preferred. Welding certification or vocational training in welding or metal fabrication is beneficial. Commitment to reliability, punctuality, and maintaining high standards of workmanship.

How this job compares in Chicago, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Chicago, IL currently run a median of $36/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$50/hr across 74 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Chicago, IL

We're tracking 108 other active welding openings in Chicago, IL right now, from 59 different employers. 52 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 373 other active welding openings from 232 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chicago, or widen the search to Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are S&C Electric Company (18), Gerber Collision & Glass (14), and Staff on Site (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $36/hr, Skokie at $33/hr, and Peoria at $31/hr. Chicago is among them.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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