Welder/Fabricator/Fitter

Welder/Fabricator/Fitter


Company
ADIENTONE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
21.51 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
Via
Indeed

Job Description
Note: Shift: 1st shift 6:00am - 2:30pm (1) 30-minute unpaid lunch

Additional Skills: Capable of reading a tape measure

Job Description: Environment: Non-climate controlled, can get very hot (not air-conditioned).

Must haves:
• 6-8 months recent machinery, band saws, automatic welding machines.
• Ability to use and understand tape measures. Use of Gauges for quality checks
• 6-8 months experience in mechanical background

Responsibilities:
• Move loose or bundled pipe within the shop and yard.
• Assemble pipe orders (single sticks or bundles) and maintain organized work supplies.
• Follow safety precautions for fabricating, cutting, assembling, stacking, and shipping pipe.
• Operate powered industrial equipment per OSHA guidelines and Ferguson procedures.
• Set up and maintain machines for pipe fabrication.
• Measure, record, and add random pipe lengths accurately.
• Measure and cut pipe using band saws or torches.
• Thread and bevel pipe using Landis machines.
• Inspect and maintain forklift equipment.

Qualifications:
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong math skills for calculating product quantities.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in the pipe yard.
• Experience with machinery for cutting and threading pipe (training provided).
• Results-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of reading a tape measure accurately.
• Good computer skills for automated machinery.
• 6-8 months recent experience with machinery such as pipe threaders, band saws, roll groove machines, plasma cutting, automatic welding machines, and pneumatic banders.
• Ability to sort/shift pipe ranging from ½” to 10”.
• Preferred experience in fire sprinkler pipe fabrication (6-8 months).

Additional Considerations:

Candidates with backgrounds in auto mechanics, machinery maintenance, automotive lines, diesel, or farm equipment are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $21.51 per hour

Benefits:
• Life insurance

Application Question(s):
• Note- The Job is located at Glendale Heights, IL 60139, Are you comfortable to commute?

Work Location: On the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the median hourly wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $25.22 as of May 2026 data. Welders in manufacturing earn $26.15 per hour on average while those in construction receive $24.80 per hour. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 40 hours per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Q What certifications and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, welders must complete a high school diploma or equivalent plus a postsecondary welding program lasting 6 to 18 months. AWS Certified Welder credential and 2,000 hours of documented experience are required for most positions in structural welding. Employers in shipbuilding and aerospace require additional ASME Section IX qualifications.
Q What are the standard working hours and paid leave entitlements for welders in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, full-time welders work 40 hours per week with overtime required after 40 hours. Workers receive at least 10 paid holidays and accrue 10 days of paid sick leave annually under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act extensions. Union contracts in construction add 15 days of paid vacation after one year.
Q How are federal income taxes calculated on welder wages in the United States for 2026?
As per the Internal Revenue Service, welders earning $52,500 annually in 2026 pay 12% federal income tax on income between $11,601 and $47,150 plus 22% on the amount above $47,150. Social Security tax is withheld at 6.2% up to the $168,600 wage base. Employers must issue Form W-2 by January 31 each year.
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