Welder

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Belvidere, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$32 Per Hour
LOCATION
Belvidere, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title: Welder
Location: Belvidere, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift : 1st
Compensation: $25-32/hrly

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled MIG/TIG Welder to fabricate and weld components using a variety of metals, including stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum. This role involves working from blueprints and weld symbols to produce high-quality welds that meet structural and cosmetic standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fabrication or manufacturing environment. 

Job Duties: 

 

  • Perform MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel and other metals according to specifications
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and basic weld symbols
  • Set up welding equipment, select proper filler materials, and adjust settings as needed
  • Prepare materials for welding by cutting, grinding, and fitting components
  • Inspect completed welds to ensure quality, strength, and appearance standards
  • Perform minor weld repairs or rework as required
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
  • Follow all safety procedures and company quality standards
  • Collaborate with fabrication, machining, and assembly teams as needed

Qualifications: 

 

  • Proven experience with MIG and TIG welding
  • Experience welding stainless steel required; experience with aluminum and carbon steel preferred
  • Ability to read blueprints and work instructions
  • Familiarity with measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, gauges)
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to stand, bend, lift, and work in a shop environment
Preferred Skills:
  • Welding certifications (AWS or equivalent)
  • Experience with structural, cosmetic, or precision welding
  • Basic fabrication skills (cutting, grinding, fitting)
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or custom fabrication setting


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com