Job Description

Overview

The TIG Welder position involves TIG and MIG welding in a production environment, focusing on manual and fixture welding of metal components. The role requires reading blueprints, operating welding equipment, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities

  • Read blueprints, work orders, and job instructions to understand project requirements and welding specifications.
  • Set up and operate TIG and MIG welding equipment safely and efficiently in a production environment.
  • Weld, fit, and assemble metal components to meet project and quality specifications.
  • Work from drawings and weld symbols to complete projects accurately and on time.
  • Inspect finished parts and welds for quality, dimensional accuracy, and adherence to company standards.
  • Position, align, and secure parts using tables, fixtures, clamps, and other shop equipment.
  • Perform minor adjustments to improve fit, alignment, and overall weld quality.
  • Use grinders, drills, saws, and other shop tools to support welding and fabrication tasks.
  • Complete finishing work such as grinding, cleanup, and touch-up welding to produce a clean final product.
  • Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and deadlines.
  • Be willing to work overtime when needed to support production demands.

Requirements

  • Hands-on TIG welding experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or educational setting.
  • Hands-on MIG welding experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or educational setting.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions.
  • Comfort using measuring tools and performing basic math and measurements.
  • Understanding of common weld defects and how to prevent or correct them.
  • Experience working with welding equipment, hand tools, and shop machinery.
  • Ability to pass any required weld tests or qualifications.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to work overtime when needed.
  • Welding certification, formal training, trade school experience, or equivalent hands-on experience is a plus.
  • High school diploma or GED is preferred.
  • Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Comfort working with stainless steel tubing, including bending, forming, and cutting.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Currently hiring for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift.
  • This is a fully onsite position in East Peoria, IL.
  • This is a Contract position based out of East Peoria, IL.
  • The position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Robein, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $27/hr, this posting comes in about 13% 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 30% 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 Robein, IL

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Robein, 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 242 other active welding openings from 146 employers. Browse welding jobs across Illinois.

Aerotek currently has 4 other openings live in Illinois, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

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 MIG and TIG 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.

See all TIG welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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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. Tig Welder - $24 - $30/hr figures were last recalculated when this page was built.