Heavy Equipment Fabrication Mechanic

Location: Elburn, IL | Job Type: Full-time

A day in the shop

This isn’t production-line welding. Each project is different. One morning you’re reworking a crawler carrier frame; that afternoon you’re outfitting a drill rig with new hydraulic plumbing. You’ll read prints, take real-world measurements, choose the right welding process, and move seamlessly between fabrication and hands-on mechanical work. You own the build from first fit-up to final checks—working closely with the service team to finish safely and on time.

What you’ll handle

• Fabricate and weld components from prints and real-world layouts
• Fit, align, and assemble structural and mechanical components
• Disassemble and reassemble components and systems
• Install hydraulic components, hoses, and fittings
• Assist with equipment repairs and full rebuilds
• Modify and repair equipment by cutting, grinding, straightening, and rewelding
• Operate MIG, TIG, plasma, and torch
• Collaborate with the service team to deliver work safely and on schedule
• Take ownership of jobs from start to finish

Where you’ll apply your craft

Drill rigs, crawler carriers, trucks, trailers, and one-off custom builds.

What you bring

• 5+ years of fabrication/welding experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude with heavy equipment, trucks, or similar
• Ability to read prints and work independently
• Hydraulics experience is a strong plus
• Comfort switching between welding and mechanical tasks
• A problem-solver who thinks through the job—not just the instructions
• Reliable, self-motivated, and proud of workmanship
• Proficient in blueprint reading

Tools and processes you’ll use

• MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Cored Arc, and Laser welding
• Plasma cutting and oxy-fuel torch work

Why you’ll like it here

• Real variety—no repetitive production welding
• Room to grow into advanced builds, troubleshooting, and full equipment work