Posted 05/07/2026
Job Number: 16524
Shop Welder
Aurora, Illinois • Onsite
Industry: Utilities
Job Category: Manufacturing
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $52,000 - $72,800 / Annually
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Job Description
Position Title: Shop Welder
An experienced Compactor and Baler Welder is sought to join a dedicated team. This role involves the fabrication, welding, assembly, and repair of compactors, balers, and related industrial waste-handling equipment. The successful candidate will work primarily in a shop environment, addressing the challenges of restoring heavily worn equipment while occasionally performing onsite service. Strong skills in MIG and stick welding are essential, alongside the ability to work in a demanding and potentially unpleasant environment. The position offers opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
Salary Range: $30.00 – $35.00 / Hour DOE
Shop Welder Responsibilities:
- Repair and rebuild compactors and related waste equipment
- Perform structural welding, grinding, cutting, and fabrication work
- Restore old, heavily worn equipment back to usable condition
- Execute tasks focused on repair rather than new fabrication
Shop Welder Requirements:
- MIG and stick welding experience
- Ability to work independently on welding tasks
- Experience handling heavily worn or compromised metal
- Capability to work through physically degraded equipment
- Comfort in a potentially dirty and smelly environment
- Experience working with hydraulics is preferred
- Experience working on trash compactors, balers, and digesters is preferred
- AWS welding certification is a plus
- Vocational or technical training in welding or material fabrication is preferred
- High school diploma is preferred
- Ability to operate cutting torches, grinders, and other fabrication tools safely and efficiently is preferred
- Ensure proper alignment, fit, and finish of welded assemblies is preferred
Benefits:
- Healthcare plan with multiple options, including HSA and PPO
- Company covers 50% of insurance premiums
- Paid time off starting with two weeks and six major holidays
- Double time pay for on-call work during holidays
- Fidelity IRA with company matching up to 3%
If you are a Shop Welder looking to take the next step in your career, apply now! #LI-BT1 #LI-CC1
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