Blueprint Fabrication Welder, Industrial Enclosures

Your questions, answered

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.