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Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Welder Fabricator to join our dynamic team in Springfield, IL, 62704. In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating and welding various metal components, ensuring high-quality standards and precision in every project.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
  • Fabricate and assemble metal structures and components using various welding techniques.
  • Perform quality checks on completed welds to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
  • Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve fabrication issues.
  • Assist in the maintenance and repair of welding equipment as needed.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in welding technology.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in welding preferred.
  • Proven experience as a welder fabricator, with proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
  • Strong understanding of welding safety practices and procedures.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Physical stamina and strength to perform welding tasks effectively.
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How this job compares in Jerome, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $27/hr, this posting comes in about 12% below the $30/hr median for welding jobs across Illinois, where the middle half runs $25–$37/hr across 199 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 28% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Jerome, IL

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Jerome, IL, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 271 other active welding openings from 165 employers. Browse welding jobs across Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are S&C Electric Company (14), 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 $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. 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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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder Fabrictor figures were last recalculated when this page was built.