TIG Welders for hire in Chicago, IL

Find tungsten-inert-gas (TIG) welders who can create strong and clean welds on various types of metals, providing precision and expertise in applications such as automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries. 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

    Welding9%
    Communication Skills7%
    MIG Welding6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED76%
    Vocational or technical training13%
    Associate's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years26%
  • Current company

    G&W Electric Company
    Metraflex
    The Pate Company
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year30%
    1-2 years27%
    2-5 years36%

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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026

TIG Welder: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $58,368 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $42,043$81,033 yearly

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  • Welder

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake EndorsementJourneyman LicenseWelding Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWelders (Tool)MIG WeldingWelding
  • Fabricator

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Overhead Crane CertificationOSHA 10Welding CertificationCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 more

    Skills

    Welders (Tool)MIG WeldingWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingAWS D1.1 EndorsementAmerican Welding Society (AWS) Standards
  • Tig Pipe Welder

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationForklift CertificationAWS D1.1 Endorsement+1 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
  • TIG Welder/Fabricator

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Welding CertificationForklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTIG WeldingStick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
  • Welder

    Cicero, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationCarpentry

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsWeldingTIG WeldingFCAWFlux-Cored WeldingLift Truck
  • Welder

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseTEFLESL Certification

    Skills

    Linguist ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLinguisticsIntelligence ExperienceMilitary

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What's the average time to fill a TIG welder role?

The average time to fill a TIG welder role is 77 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do TIG welders tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a TIG welder include: welding, communication skills and MIG welding.

What licenses or certifications are common for a TIG welder?

Common licenses or certifications for TIG welders include: Welding Certification, Driver's License and OSHA 10.

What are some job titles related to TIG welders?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to TIG welders include: welder, fabricator and TIG pipe welder.

What level of education is common for a TIG welder?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a TIG welder in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a TIG welder?

Most TIG welders have 8 years of professional experience.

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