Custom Industrial Enclosure Fabrication Welder; MIG

Position: Custom Industrial Enclosure Fabrication Welder (MIG)
A day in the shop Clock in early, review detailed blueprints, lay out materials to tight tolerances, and bring custom industrial enclosures to life. You’ll move from layout to fit-up, execute precision MIG welds on sheet and structural steel, verify alignment, and assemble components into finished, field-ready systems for high-profile data center projects.

Where you’ll do it

Location:

Itasca, IL

Employment Type:

Contract-to-Hire (strong long-term potential)
Pay & schedule

Compensation: $22–$28 per hour (up to $30/hr based on experience) + significant overtime

Schedule:

1st shift, typically 5:00 AM–4:30 PM;
Saturdays as needed

Overtime:
Willingness to ramp to 60–65 hours/week during peak demand

Why this isn’t production welding

Join a century-strong manufacturer in a hyper-growth phase, scaling revenue from roughly $30M to $80M+ in active orders. You’ll contribute to engineered, one-off builds—not repetitive, assembly-line work—as the company expands facilities, adds headcount weekly, and supports global tech leaders’ data center infrastructure.

What you’ll build and do Fabricate and assemble custom industrial enclosures for critical infrastructure

Read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints, including large assemblies

Measure, cut, fit, and verify components to tight tolerances

Execute full-cycle fabrication: layout → fit-up → MIG weld → assembly

Use saws, grinders, drills, and precision measuring tools (tape, calipers, micrometers)
Operate overhead cranes and related shop equipment safely

Confirm structural integrity, squareness, and alignment before final assembly

What you bring3–5+ years welding/fabrication in job-shop or custom environments (non-production preferred)
Proven blueprint reading capability; experience with large, complex builds is a plus Skill with precision measurement and working to tight tolerances MIG proficiency required; TIG experience is a plus Hands-on fabricator mindset—beyond just running beads

Mechanical assembly experience is highly preferred

Comfort with significant overtime during ramp-up periods

Work environment & growth

Mix of indoor and outdoor work based on project needs

Rapidly growing team, adding new hires weekly

Strong likelihood of conversion to long-term employment (many stay beyond 6 months)
Opportunity to grow with a company expanding its facilities and capabilities

What you’ll gain Consistent overtime and strong earning potential

Hands-on exposure to large-scale, custom engineering projects

Stability from a company with 100+ years of history—and big growth ahead

Meaningful, craftsmanship-driven work—no assembly line repetition

Interview process

One-step onsite interview

Fast feedback—typically within 48 hours

Are you the one?

You like building, not just welding. You take pride in precision. You want steady hours, strong pay, and a path to long-term stability. You’re open to overtime and excited by a contract-to-hire opportunity. If that sounds right, let’s talk.
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