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
- Iroquois, IL
- Job type
- Temporary
- Pay
- $18.00/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Welder
- Industry
- Construction & Skilled Trades
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Weekly
- $720
- Yearly (full-time)
- $37,440
This job pays about $18.00/hour — 27% 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 - Railcar Repair | Iroquois, IL
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour DOE
Schedule: Full-Time Position Overview Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a railcar repair facility in Iroquois, IL seeking experienced MIG Welders to join their team. This position focuses on repairing and maintaining railcars using MIG welding techniques while meeting industry quality and safety standards. Candidates must be able to successfully perform uphill, downhill, and vertical welds and work in a physically demanding industrial environment. Responsibilities
Schedule: Full-Time Position Overview Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a railcar repair facility in Iroquois, IL seeking experienced MIG Welders to join their team. This position focuses on repairing and maintaining railcars using MIG welding techniques while meeting industry quality and safety standards. Candidates must be able to successfully perform uphill, downhill, and vertical welds and work in a physically demanding industrial environment. Responsibilities
- Perform MIG welding repairs on railcars and railcar components
- Complete uphill, downhill, and vertical welds to required specifications
- Inspect railcars before and after repairs to ensure quality workmanship
- Read and interpret work orders, repair instructions, and welding specifications
- Operate welding and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently
- Follow FRA, AAR, OSHA, and company safety requirements
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Assist with general railcar maintenance and repair tasks as needed
- Ensure all repairs meet quality and compliance standards
- Previous MIG welding experience required
- Ability to weld in vertical, uphill, and downhill positions
- Experience performing structural or heavy industrial welding preferred
- Ability to read measuring tools and follow welding specifications
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to lift, bend, climb, and work in a physically demanding environment
- Railcar repair experience is a plus but not required
- Must have a strong safety mindset and reliable attendance
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Full-time, long-term opportunity
- Overtime opportunities available
- Work with a skilled team in a growing industry
- Hands-on role utilizing and expanding your welding skills
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