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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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Full-Time | 1st Shift (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday) | Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced maintenance professional with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills? We are seeking a hands-on Indust…
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…
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…
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…
NOW HIRING: INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - MANUFACTURING *Military Veterans Highly Encouraged to Apply!* U.S. Navy Machinist's Mate (MM) and Engineman (EN), U.S. Army 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, U.S. Air Force 2F0X1…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What welders earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, 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.
What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
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.
Resume tips that move the needle
For welders specifically — generic advice costs you here
List AWS certifications precisely: code, process, and position, such as D1.1 3G/4G FCAW.
State your processes with hours or years each: MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core.
Name the materials you weld: carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, or exotic alloys.
Quantify quality with x-ray or bend-test pass rates on pipe or structural work.
Mention fabrication skills beyond the arc: fit-up, layout, and print reading.
Include industry context, such as structural steel, pipeline, shipyard, or production fab.
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Typical progression
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