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Welder

Location

Aurora, IL

Wage

$19 – $20/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

Stick WeldingFlux-Core WeldingPIPE
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Posted on October 23, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Fabricator/Welder to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical knowledge and be proficient in various welding techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate and weld metal components based on engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Utilize hand tools, micrometers, and calipers for precise measurements and adjustments.
  • Perform pipe threading as required for specific projects.
  • Execute stick welding and FCAW techniques to ensure strong, durable welds.
  • Read and interpret schematics to understand project requirements.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored.
  • Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues during the fabrication process.
  • Conduct regular inspections of completed work to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality control.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in fabrication and welding, with a strong understanding of mechanical principles.
  • Proficiency in using hand tools, micrometers, calipers, and other measuring instruments.
  • Familiarity with pipe threading techniques is highly desirable.
  • Ability to perform stick welding and FCAW effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to read and interpret schematics accurately.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to maintaining safety standards in the workplace.

Benefits

  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Work Location: In person

Benefits

Dental
Health Insurance
PTO
Vision
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How this job compares in Aurora, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $20/hr, this posting comes in about 37% below the $31/hr median for welding jobs across Illinois, where the middle half runs $26–$41/hr across 184 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 Aurora, IL

Aurora, IL is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 242 other active welding openings from 145 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 Gerber Collision & Glass (12), S&C Electric Company (9), and Crash Champions (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 $38/hr, Elk Grove Village at $34/hr, and Bedford Park at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for Stick and Flux-Core work. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

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