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Overview

Acuren Inspection is seeking a Welder I to support operations in a lab setting in Bensenville, IL. The role involves performing welding tasks, grinding, reworking, and general mechanical duties while adhering to various industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • Read blueprints and drawings and take measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
  • Set up components for welding according to specifications.
  • Operate straight and angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
  • Align components using calipers and rulers, and clamp pieces.
  • Repair castings and other components by welding and filling gaps.
  • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws.
  • Maintain equipment in a safe condition.
  • Organize and prioritize work while meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

  • Recent graduate from welding school/program.
  • General mechanical capabilities.
  • Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures, specifically TIG.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
  • Knowledge of safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing.
  • Experience with metal preparations and removing defects prior to welding.
  • Ability to grind and finish surface contours to meet client specifications.
  • CWI certification is preferred.
  • Aerospace or NADCAP experience is a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • 401K
  • PTO

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Health Insurance
Dental
401K
PTO
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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 242 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 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 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 338 other active welding openings from 201 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 (14), S&C Electric Company (11), and Venteon (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 Downers Grove at $46/hr, Chicago at $37/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 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.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • CWI — the AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential. It is an inspection qualification rather than a welding one, requiring documented experience plus a three-part exam, and it is the usual route off the torch into QC.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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