Welders for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Time Management6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Bachelor's degree10%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years14%3-5 years28%Current company
NewcoABI innovationsAll steel structuresTime at current job
Less than 1 year25%1-2 years11%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $54,851 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,134 – $68,171 yearly
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Fabrication Welder
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationWelding CertificationForklift CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPublic CloudAWSPipe Welder
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSocial ListeningInterpreting Technical DrawingsWelder/Fabricator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
Delivery DrivingCommercial VehicleGeneral Freight TransportationUnloadingLoadingWelding RobotsWelder
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceWelder
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Welding InspectorDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementForklift CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementRobotic SystemsRoboticsBeginner Welder
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Welding CertificationSafety Training UndergoneAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
Interpreting Technical DrawingsGrindingManufacturing Facility ExperienceHydraulicsSteelStainless Steel
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What's the average time to fill a welder role?
The average time to fill a welder role is 70 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, time management 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 Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to welders?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to welders include: welder/fabricator, welder/fitter/fabricator and senior certified welder.
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 6 years of professional experience.
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