Skilled Trades · Chicago, IL

Welder jobs in Chicago, IL

Welders join metal with MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-core processes, reading weld symbols and holding tolerances for structural, pipe, and fabrication work.

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$20–$47/hr
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Facilities Maintenance Technician

Youth Outreach Services · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$21 - $24 per hour

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician Location: Chicago, IL Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $21 – $24 per hour Company vehicle provided for travel between locations. Youth Outreach Services (YOS) is looking for a reliabl…

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Subcontractor Handyman/Handywoman

Budget Right Handyman · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$35 - $50 per hour

Position - Independent Subcontractor $35-$50 per hour Plus Bonus Gas Allowance Tool Allowance This is a full-time position. We offer year-round work, We are in search of Field Technicians experienced in different areas o…

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Sr. Vehicle Maintenance Technician/NonDOT

Federal Express Corporation · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$33 - $43.41 per hour

Provides timely, quality maintenance for FedEx vehicle fleet and ground support equipment which requires preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and documentation. Documents work and maintains…

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Handyman

La Grande Boucherie - Chicago · Chicago, IL · Full-time

We are currently looking for a reliable, hardworking, and hands-on Maintenance / Handyman team member to join our restaurants team full-time. Experience with plumbing/electrical and basic repairs required*** This positio…

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Blood Gas Technician, Per-Diem, Rotating Shifts

Northwestern Memorial Hospital · Chicago, IL · Temporary
$24.38 - $35.35 per hour

The salary range for this position is $22.50 - $32.63 (Hourly Rate) Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a l…

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Industrial Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Daubert Chemical Co. Inc. · Forest View, IL · Full-time
$28 - $32 per hour

Are you seeking your next career challenge in industrial maintenance? Do you take pride in using your hands to diagnose and complete a variety of routine and complex equipment work orders alongside your team members? If…

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Facilities Maintenance Technician

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness · Chicago, IL · Full-time

Position Summary Lakeshore Sport & Fitness dependable, skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team. Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is a 160,000+ square foot facility that operates every day of the y…

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Building Maintenance Technician

Study Hotels · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$25 per hour

The Study at University of Chicago is currently seeking organized and hospitable Building Maintenance Technician. In this role, you are an integral part of the team in supporting the hotel operations and establishing cle…

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Fire Sprinkler Inspector / Technician

Gpac · Berwyn, IL · Full-time
$60k - $85k

gpac, a 30+ year family-owned, family run search firm, is partnered with a well-established Fire Protection Company. They are looking for a Professional Fire Sprinkler Inspector/Technician with experience to add to their…

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What welders earn in Chicago

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Apprentice $20–$26 $41k–$54k
Journeyman $25–$34 $52k–$70k
Master / Lead $32–$47 $67k–$97k

Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

MIG, TIG, and stick weldingBlueprint and weld symbol readingFit-up and fabricationGrinding and prepMeasurement and layoutMetallurgy basicsWelding safety and PPEAttention to detail
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Which processes and positions are you certified in?

Be exact: process, position (such as 3G or 6G), and the code, like AWS D1.1. Offer to take a weld test on the spot; most shops will give one anyway.

How do you prepare a joint for a clean structural weld?

Cover cleaning to bright metal, bevel and gap per the WPS, and proper fit-up and tacking. Prep discipline predicts x-ray results.

What do you check when your welds start getting porosity?

Walk the causes: gas flow and leaks, contaminated base metal, wire or electrode condition, drafts. Systematic beats trial and error.

Tell me about the tightest-tolerance fabrication you have done.

Describe the part, the tolerance, and how you controlled distortion with sequencing, clamping, or heat management.

How do you read a WPS, and why does it matter?

Explain that it sets the qualified parameters: process, filler, amperage, position. Working inside it keeps the weld, and the certification, valid.

What is your experience with inspection, like bend tests or x-ray?

Give your pass rates if you know them, and describe fixing a failed test. Owning results shows shop maturity.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For welders specifically — generic advice costs you here

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List AWS certifications precisely: code, process, and position, such as D1.1 3G/4G FCAW.

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State your processes with hours or years each: MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core.

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Name the materials you weld: carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, or exotic alloys.

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Quantify quality with x-ray or bend-test pass rates on pipe or structural work.

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Mention fabrication skills beyond the arc: fit-up, layout, and print reading.

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Include industry context, such as structural steel, pipeline, shipyard, or production fab.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Welder Trainee
02 Welder
03 Certified Welder
04 Welding Inspector (CWI) or Shop Lead
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