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Overview

We are seeking a skilled MIG Welder to join a dynamic team in Urbana, IL. If you have a passion for welding and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity for you! In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating and welding metal components to create high-quality products.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG welding on various metal materials to meet project specifications.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.
  • Conduct quality inspections of finished products to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve fabrication issues.
  • Assist in the maintenance and repair of welding equipment as needed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in welding is a plus.
  • Proven experience as a MIG welder or fabricator.
  • Strong understanding of welding techniques and safety practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Physical stamina and strength to handle heavy materials and equipment.
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How this job compares in Champaign, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $21/hr, this posting comes in about 31% below the $30/hr median for welding jobs across Illinois, where the middle half runs $26–$39/hr across 194 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 3% 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 Champaign, IL

Champaign, IL is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 254 other active welding openings from 150 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Staff on Site (13), Gerber Collision & Glass (11), and S&C Electric Company (9). 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 $39/hr, Skokie at $35/hr, and Elk Grove Village at $34/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. 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.

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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. MIG Welder / Fabricator figures were last recalculated when this page was built.