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

Job ID: a0CUm00004GXi47MAD

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