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Nov 09, 2026

Urgent Need - Combo Welder (West Chicago, IL)

Job Description

  • Three - Five years of experience in pipe welding, and able to pass SMAW & GTAW welding processes.
  • Capable of performing X-ray quality welds on carbon steel with SMAW 6010 and 7018 electrodes in all positions including structural steel and pipe.
  • Capable of performing X-ray quality welds on carbon steel and stainless steel with GTAW E70S2 or E70S6 electrodes in all positions including structural steel and pipe.
  • Able to perform Hydrostatic or pneumatic pipe testing.
  • Fabricating threaded pipe, socket weld pipe and butt weld pipe.
  • Able to read and understand piping isometric drawings, weld maps, blueprints, and P&ID’s.
  • Able to install piping and piping components.
  • Able to build and install various types of pipe hangers and supports.
  • Able to cut and or bevel piping using oxyfuel, plasma, mechanical equipment.
  • Knowledge of Rigging and Rigging operations
  • Must be able to climb ladders and stairways.
  • Must be able to carry 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials.
  • Must be able to work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces. (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.)
  • Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces. (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)

PAY

$32.00/hour

PER DIEM

$120/day

HOURS

40+
M&W Contractors Inc
About M&W Contractors Inc

M&W continues to build on our superior reputation as a leader in the construction of oilseed processing and biofuel facilities. Further, as a full-service design/build general contractor, we have taken on numerous large greenfield and facility expansion projects. We’ve also branched out and embraced the remarkable changes taking place in the renewable fuels industry.

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