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A Welding Jobs in Decatur, IL (NOW HIRING)

Fitter/Welder

Decatur, IL · On-site

$28 - $40/hr

The Kelly Group is seeking a Fitter/Welder for its Decatur, Illinois, location and work in the surrounding area. Candidates should own their own hand tools and have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of ...

Pipe Welders

Decatur, IL · On-site

$67.35/hr

... by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints. • Prepare connections and ... Qualifications/Required Skills : • 4 years of experience as a Pipefitter. • Pass a nuclear ...

Machine Operator

Decatur, IL

$23 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operators roll plate in a variety of sizes including 3/16" thick up to 1" thick with up to 120" diameter * Welding experience is preferred * Experience preferred includes set-up and operation of ...

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Machine Operator

Decatur, IL · On-site

$23 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operators roll plate in a variety of sizes including 3/16" thick up to 1" thick with up to 120" diameter * Welding experience is preferred * Experience preferred includes set-up and operation of ...

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Maintenance Mechanic

Decatur, IL

$20 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Previous welding experience is a plus * Previous service call experience in garage doors, HVAC, or plumbing is a plus * Ability to lift at least 50# * Mechanical aptitude * Troubleshooting ability

Pipefitter/Welder

Argenta, IL · On-site

$28 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Ability to use a variety of tools, which may include blowtorches, saws, pipe benders, and welding torches.Ability to read schematics and blueprints.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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How much do a welding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for a welding in Decatur, IL is $28.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $33.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between A Welding vs Pipefitter?

AspectA WeldingPipefitter
CertificationsWelding certifications (e.g., AWS)Welding certifications often required
Work EnvironmentFactories, construction sites, manufacturingIndustrial plants, construction sites, refineries
Industry UsageManufacturing, construction, repairOil & gas, plumbing, industrial piping
Common TasksJoining metal parts, welding techniquesInstalling, maintaining piping systems

Both A Welding and Pipefitter roles require welding certifications and involve working in industrial environments. While welders focus on joining metal components, pipefitters specialize in installing and maintaining piping systems. The roles often overlap, but pipefitters typically work more with plumbing and industrial piping, whereas welders may work on a broader range of metal fabrication projects.

What jobs do you do as a welder?

As a welder, you perform tasks such as joining metal parts through various welding techniques like MIG, TIG, or arc welding. Welders work in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and repair, often using tools like welding machines and safety equipment, and may require certifications to ensure quality and safety standards.

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Infographic showing various A Welding job openings in Decatur, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,100 per year, or $28.9 per hour.

Welder (Mig and Structure)- Austin Industrial Decatur, IL Corn Capital

Austin Bridge & Raod, LP

Decatur, IL

$18 - $22/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


Austin Industries rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 80 rated construction


Job description

Welder - Structural

This person must be able to join steel components or metal plates using blueprints, work orders, welding procedures or oral instructions through the application of heat or electric arc-welding equipment. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Uses Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes.
  • Unites pipes from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas and turns valves to release mixture.
  • Reaching expected temperature, size, and color of flame by burning torch and adjusting flow of gas and air.
  • Preheats work pieces for the preparation of welding or curving, using torch.
  • Fills holes or corrects mistakes in lead pieces and makes bulges thin and curves in metal work pieces.
  • manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal. May clean or degrease weld joint or workplace, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath.
  • remove excess weld, defective weld material, slag and spatter, using carbon arc gouge, hand scrapper, grinder or power chipper.
  • Climbs up ladders or works on scaffolds to take apart textures.
  • In order to protect the torch chooses place of weld based on type, thickness, area, and expected temperature of metal.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 2-4 years of Journeyman level experience.

  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.

 

 

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. 

 

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