
1st Shift Mig Welder
Hiring bonus: $25 — Express Employment Professionals pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Express Employment Professionals
- Location
- Watseka, IL
- Job type
- Temporary
- Pay
- $16.75/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Welder
- Industry
- Construction & Skilled Trades
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $16.75
- Weekly
- $670
- Yearly (full-time)
- $34,840
This job pays about $16.75/hour — 32% below the median for Welder jobs in Illinois ($24.67/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Welder jobs in Illinois right now
- 5 open Welder jobs in Illinois from 1 agency.
- Pay in these listings: $16.75 – $24.50/hour, median $23.00/hour.
- Typical Welder pay in Illinois: $24.67/hour ($51,314/year, BLS).
Job description
MIG Welder
Watseka, IL | $16.00 - $17.00/hrExpress Employment Professionals of Watseka, IL is partnering with a local sheet metal manufacturer in Watseka, IL to hire MIG Welders. If you have welding experience, a strong work ethic, and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Duties
- Set up and operate MIG welding equipment safely and efficiently
- Read route sheets and verify part counts
- Record completed operations accurately on production routers
- Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to ensure quality standards are met
- Complete required documentation, including green tags for every work order
- Conduct hourly weld testing and quality checks
- Report equipment malfunctions or production issues to supervision
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Stand, walk, bend, crouch, and perform repetitive hand movements throughout the shift
What We're Looking For
- Previous MIG welding experience required
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to follow work instructions and quality standards
- Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
- Commitment to workplace safety
Benefits
Express offers benefits from your first day of employment, including:- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Referral Bonus Program
- Weekly Pay
Apply Today!
Send your resume to karmalita.perez@expresspros.com with the subject line "Watseka MIG Welder" OR Call our Watseka office at 815-785-1135 to learn more.Express Employment Professionals never charges a fee to job seekers and is committed to helping you find the right opportunity for your skills and career goals.
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