Wabtec now hiring for a Welder
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Pay Rate: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour
Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Monday – Friday | 1st Shift
Welding Pros, Let’s Talk! Welders Wanted
Looking for Welder jobs in Buffalo Grove where precision welding and craftsmanship make a difference? This opportunity lets you fabricate and weld high-quality metal components while supporting safe, efficient manufacturing and production operations.
If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today.
Education Requirements
- Associate degree in Welding Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of technical training, education, and hands-on welding experience will be considered.
- NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) certification preferred.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 6 months to 1 year of welding experience in a manufacturing, industrial, fabrication, or repair environment.
- Experience performing MIG, TIG, arc welding, gas welding, and brazing on metal components.
- Ability to read work instructions, blueprints, and specifications while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Experience with thermal cutting, grinding, and metal repair processes preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- NIMS certification or other welding-related certifications.
- Experience repairing industrial equipment, engines, generators, or heavy machinery components.
- Familiarity with robotic welding operations and automated manufacturing environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
- Capable of lifting, positioning, and handling metal parts and welding equipment.
- Able to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, sparks, and welding fumes while following all safety requirements.
- Must successfully complete any required drug screening and fitness-for-duty testing.
Job Duties
- Perform MIG, TIG, arc welding, gas welding, and brazing to fabricate, assemble, and repair metal components.
- Position, align, and clamp fabricated parts prior to welding operations.
- Repair cracked, worn, or damaged components; fill holes and restore metal surfaces to required specifications.
- Operate thermal cutting, grinding, and related fabrication equipment.
- Inspect completed welds to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with production requirements.
- Troubleshoot and repair cracks in industrial engine cylinder heads and other equipment components.
- Support production goals by completing additional duties as assigned, with training provided when needed.
Strike While The Iron’s Hot Apply Today And Make Every Weld Count
What You Will Do
As a Welder you will perform TIG welding on fabricated components, interpret blueprints and welding specifications, prepare materials, inspect completed welds, operate fabrication equipment, verify measurements, maintain welding equipment, and support safe, accurate, and efficient manufacturing operations while producing high-quality finished products.
The Welder is responsible for producing precision welded assemblies using TIG welding equipment and established fabrication procedures. This role requires technical judgment, steady workmanship, and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality products.
Successful Welder professionals understand welding procedures, metallurgy, blueprint reading, fabrication methods, and quality inspection while supporting efficient manufacturing operations. Accuracy and consistency are essential characteristics for success.
This career is ideal for individuals who enjoy technical welding and precision manufacturing.