Welders for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Welding7%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Vocational or technical training9%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years18%Current company
G&W Electric Company
MetraflexAll Steel Structures, IncTime at current job
Less than a year30%1-2 years24%2-5 years27%
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Last updated: Sep 7, 2026
Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $53,277 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,442 – $66,878 yearly
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Sheet 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 SupportSalesFabricator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationOSHA 10Welding CertificationCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Welders (Tool)MIG WeldingWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingAWS D1.1 EndorsementAmerican Welding Society (AWS) StandardsWelder/Fitter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPlasma CuttingPlasma CuttersWelder
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTEFLESL CertificationSkills
Linguist ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLinguisticsIntelligence ExperienceMilitaryWelder/Fabricator
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Welding CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementAWS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsWelder
Melrose Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Fundamental Payroll CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Lift TruckForkliftHi-LoInventory ControlInventory ManagementPallet Jack
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What's the average time to fill a welder role?
The average time to fill a welder role is 73 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do welders tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a welder include: communication skills, welding and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a welder?
Common licenses or certifications for welders include: Driver's License, Welding Certification and AWS D1 1 Endorsement.
What are some job titles related to welders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to welders include: welder/fabricator, fabricator and welder and fabricator.
What level of education is common for a welder?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a welder in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a welder?
Most welders have 10 years of professional experience.
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