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Lead Fabricator / Welder
| Job #: | 111592 |
| Post Date: | 07/10/2025 |
| Title: | Lead Fabricator / Welder |
| Job Type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Carol Stream, IL |
| Salary Range: | $25.00 to $30.00 |
LEAD FABRICATOR (1ST SHIFT)
Our client is an industry-leading Machine Manufacturer serving the plastics industry. Established for over 40 years, the client is a privately-owned and operated business designing and building custom thermoforming machinery. Our client is experiencing growth and is looking to attract talented and motivated individuals to join their team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
Rate of Pay: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour (paid weekly)
Overtime Rate: $37.50 to $45.00 per hour
1st Shift Schedule: Monday thru Friday – 7:00am to 3:30pm
Overtime always available; paid breaks
Location: 590 Tower Blvd, Carol Stream, IL (DuPage County)
JOB SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a strong fabricator/welder with supervisory experience who, after an introductory training period of hands-on production work, would transition into a lead role. The Lead Fabricator is a full-time teammate who can lead and assist team members to meet production goals with a focus on quality and safety, along with training and mentoring co-workers to become better fabricators and welders. The primary tasks to oversee consist of building machine frames and components out of structural steel and tearing down completed machines in preparation for painting and shipping. This leader must have the ability to delegate tasks among crews and follow up on assignments to assure quality standards and production timelines are met.
- Fabrication/welding and continual learning of machine designs and components
- Lead and coordinate fabrication, welding, and component assembly tasks
- Monitor teammate performance and offer teaching moments
- Assure quality of manufactured and assembled items
- Remain on target with operational schedules and company objectives
- Communicate with peers to maximize workflow efficiencies
- Maintain a safe working environment free of hazards and equipment concerns
- Assure teammates are motivated and engaged in their work efforts
BENEFITS:
- Heavy promoting from within; multiple career progression paths
- Annual performance review and rate increase
- Earned vacation time and paid holidays
- Health coverage available
- Purchase assistance for required personal equipment
- Teammate appreciation events
- Referral pay for referring a friend or colleague
- Teammate assistance programs
- Good work-life balance including overtime choices
- Profit sharing available upon reaching qualified service time
- Reimbursement for qualified technical training
- Easily accessible and modern facility
- Clean environment with well-maintained equipment
- Stability of industry-leading company in business over 40 years
- Equal opportunity employer; trade school graduates and veterans encouraged
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Minimum of 4 years of fabrication experience with various metals
- Previous supervisory experience required
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook and Word
- Can communicate, problem-solve and have strong attention to detail
- Ability to prepare work plans and fabrication layouts
- Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints
- Proficient in welding and fabrication skills
- Working knowledge of saw, shear, drill press, forklift and overhead crane are all a plus
- Bilingual applicants encouraged (English + Spanish)