MIG Welders for hire in Chicago, IL
Find mig welders who specialize in creating strong, durable welds for metal fabrication, repairing components and constructing infrastructures using gas and electricity as part of their craft. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Chicago, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Welders (Tool)7%Welding6%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Vocational or technical training17%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
1-2 years30%6-10 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Elgin SweeperG&W Electric
MetraflexTime at current job
2-5 years71%Less than a year14%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
MIG Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $49,511 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,511 – $57,665 yearly
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Mig Welder
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Welding CertificationSkills
SpanishWelders (Tool)Welding MachinesMIG WeldingWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingStructural Welder / Fabricator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TWIC CardAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsStick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)WeldingFabricator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsFCAWWeldingFlux-Cored WeldingWelder
Cicero, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsWeldingTIG WeldingFCAWFlux-Cored WeldingLift TruckWelder/Fabricator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Welding CertificationSkills
Lift TruckForkliftMIG WeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingStick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)MIG Welder
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLJourneyman LicenseWelding CertificationSkills
Equipment CalibrationCalibrationWeldingMaintenance WorkMaintenanceEquipment Maintenance
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What's the average time to fill a MIG welder role?
The average time to fill a MIG welder role is 146 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do MIG welders tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a MIG welder include: welders (tool), welding and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for MIG welders?
Common licenses or certifications for MIG welders include: Welding Certification, Driver's License and American Welding Society (AWS) Standards.
What are some job titles related to MIG welders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to MIG welders include: fabricator, structural welder / fabricator and welder.
What level of education is common for a MIG welder?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a MIG welder in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a MIG welder?
Most MIG welders have 6 years of professional experience.
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