Welder

Welder

Chicago, United States

Company
RINGWOOD COMPANY
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
34 an hour
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Welder – Bedford Park, IL

Weld-Rite Services, Inc. is an industrial metal fabrication company serving the Chicago area since 1946. We are known for our high quality of work along with extensive knowledge in all phases of our field.

Our partnered companies Ringwood Company (ringwoodstarchmix.com) and Ducker Ringwood Automation LLC (ducker-ringwood.com) are international equipment manufacturing companies. We build conveying systems, material handling systems, environmental systems and starch adhesive systems designed for the corrugated box industry.

We currently have an opening for a Welder. This position requires a qualified incumbent with a good attitude and a desire to progress and improve their skills while taking on new projects.

Qualifications/Requirements

· MIG, TIG, and Stick welding skills

· Need basic tools and equipment for this position

· Read, interpret, and understand blueprints and assemble weldments accurately

· Use of power tools (i.e., drills, saws, and hand grinders)

· Dependent of job order, you must be able to work standing, kneeling, bending, reaching. Stooping, walking.

· Each approved candidate will be tested on the abilities during the hiring process

· Pass a certification test

· Must be able to read, write and understand English

· Must pass all required screenings (background, drug and physical and lift screenings)

· Valid Driver’s License in good standing

We Are Offering

· A clean and safe work environment

· Compensation and Benefits (i.e., healthcare, vacation, PTO, holidays, 401k, and other).

· One shift only shop (Monday through Friday, sometimes Saturdays as needed).

Apply through this job board

Weld-Rite Services offers a generous salary and benefits package.

We are located near Midway Airport.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $34.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs in United States

Q What is the projected median annual wage for welders in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected median annual wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the United States is $52,500, or $25.24 per hour, as of 2026. Entry-level welders start at approximately $38,000 annually, while experienced ones earn up to $68,000. Wages are highest in manufacturing states like Louisiana at $28.50 per hour.
Q What visa do foreign welders need to work legally in the US in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, foreign welders typically require an H-2B visa for temporary non-agricultural work, with a fiscal year 2026 cap of 66,000 visas plus up to 64,716 supplemental. Employers must obtain a temporary labor certification from DOL proving no US workers available, valid for up to 12 months. Processing fee is $460 per petition as of 2026.
Q What are the minimum education and experience requirements for welder jobs in the US?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, welders need a high school diploma or GED and completion of a 6,000-hour apprenticeship program averaging 2 years. No prior experience is required for entry-level apprenticeships starting at age 18. Vocational training from DOL-registered programs provides the necessary skills in MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
Q What documents are required to apply for welder apprenticeship programs in the US?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants need a high school diploma or GED, proof of age 18+, driver's license, Social Security number, and resume listing any metalworking experience. Submit online via Apprenticeship.gov portal with sponsor-specific forms. Background check and drug test are standard, processed within 30 days.
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