MIG Welders for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Welding8%Communication Skills6%MIG Welding5%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training12%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years26%Current company
Freedman Seating CompanyMidland Metal ProductsToyota
Time at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years32%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
MIG Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $48,023 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,712 – $55,289 yearly
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Fabricator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationOSHA 10Welding CertificationCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSafety Training Undergone+3 moreSkills
Welders (Tool)MIG WeldingWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingAWS D1.1 EndorsementAmerican Welding Society (AWS) StandardsSheet Metal Worker/Welder Contractor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Welding InspectorOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CTWIC CardAWS D1.1 Endorsement+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSalesWelder/Fabricator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
FCAWFlux-Cored WeldingAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
Stick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)WeldingWelders (Tool)MIG WeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingStructural Welder
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationSkills
Food HandlingAviationMathFood PreparationFood SafetyFood ProductionSenior Certified Welder
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Welding CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsWeldingQuality InspectionFabricationQuality AssuranceQuality ControlWelder - MIG
Stickney, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipHand ToolsPrecision Measuring Instruments
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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 147 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: welding, communication skills and MIG welding.
What licenses or certifications are common for a MIG welder?
Common licenses or certifications for MIG welders include: Driver's License, Welding Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to MIG welders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to MIG welders include: welder, welder/fabricator and fabricator.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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