Job Description

Overview

Equipment Services Plus is a leading recycling facility dedicated to providing innovative waste management solutions in the commercial service industry. They are committed to sustainability and efficient recycling processes that benefit both their clients and the environment.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain close attention to safety, quality, and productivity in the welding/fabrication area.
  • Perform MIG and Stick welding, and operate the torch and rosebud.
  • Oversee all container and baler repairs.
  • Rebuild truck bodies, roll-off containers, and front-load containers.
  • Follow instructions on work orders and shop drawings, verifying material and work accuracy.
  • Prepare and process all paperwork necessary to complete orders.
  • Order and maintain necessary levels of shop and welding supplies.
  • Maintain equipment by following required preventative maintenance schedules and documenting tasks.
  • Interpret drawings, layout, and plan work using sound judgment.
  • Observe safety procedures and report any safety issues.
  • Properly stack processed material and pack as required for shipping.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Experience using MIG and Stick welding processes.
  • TIG and/or spot-welding experience is a plus.
  • Certified Welder & Metal Fabricator is a huge plus.
  • Must be capable of machine setup, including proper wire speed, voltage, and gas flow.
  • Ability to safely use and operate shop tools and equipment such as torches, band saws, iron workers, and drill presses.
  • Able to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting material weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Capable of following required safety procedures, including OSHA standards.
  • Ability to work independently in a production-oriented environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask.
  • Self-starter with a willingness to learn.
  • Capable of following instructions.
  • High school or equivalent education.
  • 3 years of welding experience preferred.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

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 $37/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $31–$47/hr across 77 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 96 other active welding openings in Chicago, IL right now, from 54 different employers. 31 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 333 other active welding openings from 206 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 Staff on Site (13), S&C Electric Company (10), and Gerber Collision & Glass (10). 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 $37/hr, Elk Grove Village at $36/hr, and Bedford Park at $33/hr. Chicago is among them.

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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