Welder Jobs in East Chicago, IN

A Welder in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for performing various welding tasks to repair, install, and maintain metal structures and equipment. They use different techniques like MIG, TIG, and stick welding to join metal parts together, ensuring that they fit accurately according to the design specifications. Welders also inspect structures or materials to determine any potential faults, repair worn-out parts, and test welded surfaces for any flaws. They need to follow safety rules and regulations, maintain a clean work environment and may also be required to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.

Important skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, attention to detail, ability to use hand and power tools, good eyesight, physical stamina, and knowledge of metallurgy and welding techniques. They should also have good understanding of safety procedures and regulations. As for certifications, many employers require a high school diploma or equivalent, and Welders usually need to complete a welding training program. Obtaining a certificate or associate's degree in welding technology, or a certification from a recognized body such as the American Welding Society, can significantly enhance their job prospects. Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might have roles as a Welder's Helper, Machinist, or Construction Laborer.

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086995-Mechanic II

  • Monee, IL (24 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Monee, IL (24 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 21 days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

Welding Engineer

  • Riverside, IL (23 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Riverside, IL (23 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 13 days ago

Welding Engineer The Welding Engineer will be responsible for driving innovation and ensuring excellence in welding processes, creating comprehensive work instructions, driving process...

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 5 days ago

As a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, you'll supervise and perform maintenance, repair, and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles that serve the Army in a variety of...

Assembler- 2nd Shift

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 4 hours ago

Have proficiency in the use of simple material handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, simple gauges, instruments and overhead cranes....

Fleet Mechanic B

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 4 hours ago

preventative maintenance You will inspect brake systems to ensure that machines are in proper operating condition and make sure that equipment has required licensing and registration You will use hand...

Fleet Diesel Mechanic A

  • Alsip, IL (14 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Alsip, IL (14 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 4 hours ago

Reyes Fleet Management is hiring immediately at our Reyes Coca Cola Bottling facility in Alsip, IL. Seeking a Fleet Diesel Mechanic A to help with repairs and maintenance on trailer/tractor...

Fleet Mechanic A

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 4 hours ago

Come join our Reyes Fleet Management team at our Chicago Beverage Systems location in Chicago, IL. Seeking a Fleet Mechanic A for our growing fleet shop who distribute to multiple beverage brands....

Mechanical Assembler

  • Mokena, IL (24 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Mokena, IL (24 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 4 hours ago

Mechanical Assembler Are you a Mechanic who is looking for a good work culture and a company that cares for your well-being? SMS is the place for you. What we do: SMS group is an industrial...

Full-Time Position: Cable Assembler (Chicago Loop)

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 4 hours ago

Immediate opening. Previous work experience is not necessary. However, the person has to be hardworking and reliable. Please apply using the link below: Job Type: Full-time position as Cable...

Assembler

  • Beecher, IL (22 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Beecher, IL (22 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 6 hours ago

Our client, a leader in the Industrial sector, is seeking an Assembler to join their team. As an Assembler, you will be part of the Gun Parts/Body Tubes Assembly Department supporting the...

Diesel Tech-Mechanic I

  • Monee, IL (24 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Monee, IL (24 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 16 hours ago

There's never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

Maintenance Machinist

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 1 day ago

machine and hand tools....

Assembler II

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 2 days ago

hand tools, testing equipment, and spot welders- Keeping track of parts and materials, making sure everything\'s ready for production- Entering assembly info into our Oracle system (don\'t worry -...

CNC Machinist

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 2 days ago

CNC Machinist Job Description Operate and set up Swiss-style CNC lathes and machines to produce precision parts. Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications....

Manual Machinist

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Manual Machinist Job Description We are seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join our team. The ideal candidate will operate production machines, such as milling, drilling, turning, cutting, and...

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Underwater welding is a specialized and highly skilled technique used to repair or join metal structures submerged in water, typically in environments like offshore oil rigs, pipelines, ships, or...
Blueprint Reading for Welders Basic Lines, Views and Symbols
If you are just starting out in the welding world, odds are that at some point in your career you will be required to read welding blueprints in order to complete your job. At the end of the...
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In a refinery, welding is a critical task that requires strict adherence to quality standards to ensure the integrity and safety of piping and structural components. Welder qualification tests are...

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Salary for Welder Jobs in East Chicago, IN

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Highest Education Level

Welders in East Chicago, IN offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.1%
Associate's Degree
17.6%
Bachelor's Degree
11.2%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Some College
1.8%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%


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