Job Description

Overview

Therm-x of California is the leading manufacturer for Advanced Temperature and Control Systems for Hi-Technology industries, with over 30 years in business and a diverse customer base. The Welder is responsible for performing welding and metal component repairs, as well as fabrication operations in accordance with engineering drawings and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding operations using applicable processes, including TIG welding.
  • Set up and operate welding machines, cutting equipment, grinders, and other related fabrication tools.
  • Fit, align, tack weld, weld, and assemble metal components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Select appropriate welding materials, equipment settings, and techniques for assigned jobs.
  • Inspect completed welds for proper penetration, bead appearance, dimensions, alignment, and overall workmanship.
  • Use measuring instruments, gauges, and inspection tools to verify dimensional accuracy.
  • Identify welding defects, troubleshoot issues, and perform rework or corrective actions.
  • Follow welding procedure specifications, safety procedures, and quality standards.
  • Maintain welding equipment and tools in good working condition.
  • Comply with personal protective equipment, fire prevention, and safety requirements.
  • Keep the work area clean and organized.
  • Complete production records and inspection documentation accurately.
  • Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, quality inspectors, and production team members.
  • Perform fillet and butt welds on aluminum plate and sheet metal.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical instructions.
  • Knowledge of metal types, welding consumables, joint preparation, and techniques.
  • Familiarity with weld inspection criteria and quality control practices.
  • Knowledge of electrode types and diameters.
  • Ability to identify common weld defects and correct routine problems.
  • Basic mathematical skills, including measurements and geometry.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
  • 2+ years of welding experience.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Bensenville, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Illinois currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$40/hr across 241 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 Bensenville, IL

Bensenville, IL currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 331 other active welding openings from 198 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Bensenville, or widen the search to Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Gerber Collision & Glass (17), S&C Electric Company (11), and Venteon (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, Downers Grove at $36/hr, and Addison at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. 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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