Welder

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering • Itasca, IL

5d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring Enclosure Builders to support increasing demand for large-scale industrial and data center enclosures. This is a hands-on fabrication role , ideal for skilled welders who take pride in precision work and building from detailed mechanical blueprints. This position focuses on custom fabrication and MIG welding , not repetitive or high-volume production. Candidates will be involved in layout, measuring, cutting, fitting, welding, and assembling large enclosure components to tight tolerances. This is a long-term contract-to-hire opportunity with consistent overtime and strong job stability.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on fabrication or welding experience (5+ years preferred)
• Strong experience with MIG welding in a fabrication setting (not high-volume production)
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints
• Experience measuring and fabricating to tolerance
• Comfortable using fabrication tools and equipment
• Willingness to work extended hours, including overtime and occasional Saturdays
• Comfortable with a contract-to-hire role

Nice To Haves

• TIG welding experience
• Experience building large enclosures or industrial equipment
• Forklift or overhead crane experience/certification
• Background in OEM or custom machine build environments

Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Welding Perform MIG welding on sheet metal and structural steel components used in custom enclosures
• Fit, assemble, and weld parts according to mechanical blueprints and drawings
• Weld to tight tolerances while maintaining high-quality standards
• Perform layout, cutting, and fitting of materials prior to welding
• Blueprint Reading & Measurement Read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints and assembly drawings
• Measure and verify dimensions using tape measures, calipers, and micrometers
• Ensure proper alignment, fit-up, and structural integrity of assemblies
• Tools & Equipment Operate fabrication tools including saws, drills, grinders, and power tools
• Safely use overhead cranes and material-handling equipment (forklift/crane experience a plus)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Benefits

• Long-term contract-to-hire opportunity
• Consistent and significant overtime available
• Growing manufacturing environment with strong backlog
• Opportunity to work on large-scale industrial and data center projects
• Stable work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed