Blueprint Fabrication Welder, Industrial Enclosures
About The Position
Who are we hiring? A precision-minded fabricator who excels at MIG welding and loves bringing complex mechanical blueprints to life in the form of large, custom industrial and data center enclosures. Where is this job? Itasca, IL What will I work on daily? Layout, measure, cut, fit, and MIG weld sheet metal and structural steel components. Assemble large enclosure sections to tight tolerances and verify alignment and structural integrity. Use tape measures, calipers, and micrometers to confirm critical dimensions. What tools will I use? MIG welding equipment for custom fabrication work (not repetitive/high-volume production) Saws, drills, grinders, and other power tools Overhead cranes and material-handling equipment (forklift/crane experience is a plus) What experience is required? 3+ years in hands-on fabrication or welding (5+ preferred) Strong MIG welding experience in a fabrication setting Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints Proven ability to fabricate and measure to tolerance Comfort with common fabrication tools and equipment Willingness to work extended hours, including overtime and occasional Saturdays Comfortable with a 6-month contract-to-hire arrangement What helps me stand out? TIG welding background Experience building large enclosures or industrial equipment Forklift or overhead crane experience/certification OEM or custom machine-build environment experience What schedule should I expect? Standard: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM Often adjusted to: 5:00 AM–4:30 PM (Monday–Friday) Is overtime available? Yes: Expect 20+ hours per week when fully ramped up. What are the employment details? Pay: $22–$30/hour Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months) Start Date: ASAP What kind of environment will I work in? Combination of indoor and outdoor work, depending on project needs Custom, non-repetitive fabrication projects Growing workload with opportunities for increased hours Why is this a great move? Long-term contract-to-hire pathway Consistent, significant overtime opportunities Growing manufacturing operation with a strong backlog High-impact projects in industrial and data center markets Stable, dependable work Ready to get started? Apply now and begin building at scale.
Requirements
- 3+ years in hands-on fabrication or welding (5+ preferred)
- Strong MIG welding experience in a fabrication setting
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints
- Proven ability to fabricate and measure to tolerance
- Comfort with common fabrication tools and equipment
- Willingness to work extended hours, including overtime and occasional Saturdays
- Comfortable with a 6-month contract-to-hire arrangement
Nice To Haves
- TIG welding background
- Experience building large enclosures or industrial equipment
- Forklift or overhead crane experience/certification
- OEM or custom machine-build environment experience
Responsibilities
- Layout, measure, cut, fit, and MIG weld sheet metal and structural steel components.
- Assemble large enclosure sections to tight tolerances and verify alignment and structural integrity.
- Use tape measures, calipers, and micrometers to confirm critical dimensions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
