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Full Time Container Welder Jobs in Elgin, IL (NOW HIRING)

Jbhunt

Mobile Technician

Chicago, IL

$26.25 - $35.75/hr

Chicago Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: As a Mobile Technician II, you are responsible for ... Hunt tractors, trailers, chassis, containers or power equipment. Under routine supervision, this ...

Jbhunt

Refrigeration Technician

Chicago, IL

$25.75 - $35.25/hr

Chicago Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: Under routine supervision, this position is ... B. Hunt specialized trailers/containers (dry van, refrigerated, and temperature controlled ...

Jbhunt

Trailer Technician

Chicago, IL · On-site

Chicago Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: As a trailer technician I, you are responsible for ... B. Hunt trailers, containers, chassis and other equipment. Under close supervision, you will ...

Jbhunt

Trailer Technician

Chicago, IL · On-site

$24.12 - $34.39/hr

Chicago Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: As a trailer technician I, you are responsible for ... B. Hunt trailers, containers, chassis and other equipment. Under close supervision, you will ...

Jbhunt

Trailer Technician

Chicago, IL · On-site

$24.12 - $34.39/hr

Chicago Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: As a trailer technician I, you are responsible for ... B. Hunt trailers, containers, chassis and other equipment. Under close supervision, you will ...

Jbhunt

Trailer Technician

Chicago, IL · On-site

Chicago Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: As a trailer technician I, you are responsible for ... B. Hunt trailers, containers, chassis and other equipment. Under close supervision, you will ...

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Full Time Container Welder information

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How much do full time container welder jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time container welder in Elgin, IL is $19.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $24.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Container Welder vs Shipyard Welder?

AspectFull Time Container WelderShipyard Welder
CertificationsWelding certifications (e.g., AWS)Welding certifications (e.g., AWS)
Work EnvironmentContainer yards, manufacturing plantsShipyards, marine environments
Industry UsageShipping, logistics, manufacturingMaritime, shipbuilding

Full Time Container Welders primarily work in container yards and manufacturing facilities, focusing on welding shipping containers. Shipyard Welders work in shipbuilding and repair environments, often in marine settings. Both roles require similar certifications and welding skills, but differ mainly in work environment and industry focus.

Full Time Container Welder jobs near you
Infographic showing various Full Time Container Welder job openings in Elgin, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $41,429 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Production Line Machine Operator

FIC America Corp.

Carol Stream, IL • On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
FIC America Corp. is a global Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. We are actively seeking a Welding Team Member to work on the production line. This position involves being a Machine Operator to a welding machine by placing automotive parts into a machine to be welded automatically. No welding experience is necessary.
Essential Job Functions
  • Perform process evaluation by completing forms prior to shift or operating machines
  • Assemble, align, and clamp workpieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components
  • Load workpieces into welding machines
  • Start, monitor, and adjust robotic welding production lines
  • Turn and press buttons to start welding machines
  • Install appropriate electrode size and type, tips, and welding rod or wire
  • Remove part from welding machines and place final products into containers
  • Record operational information on specified production reports
  • Test and visually inspect completed workpieces for defects or quality issues, using leak tests
  • Use hand tools, such as hammers, chisels, wrenches, and wire cutters
  • Notify Maintenance or Team Leader to correct problems with machine operation
  • Follow written instructions from Quality Control to ensure conformance with specifications
  • Notify Quality Control of any defective parts
  • Follow standard work instructions
  • Perform other duties assigned

Other Job Functions
  • Comply with FIC's Safety policies and procedures
  • Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
  • Perform 5-S activities

Requirements
  • Must be able to speak and read basic English to comply with position, Safety, Plant & PPE procedures & requirements
  • Must be willing to cross-train
  • Must be able to work company's required overtime
  • Must comply with FIC's Attendance and Punctuality Policy

Pay: $16/hour - $18/hour, based on qualifications and experience
Additional Compensation: We operate two shifts and 2nd Shift employees are given a $1/hour shift differential
Benefits Offered
  • Medical plans offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Transit FSA
  • 401(k) - Company will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k)
  • Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability paid by employer
  • Optional Supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Employee Paid)
  • Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Paid

About FIC America Corp.
Established in 1994 by Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd., we have been in Carol Stream, IL from the beginning and added an additional facility in Bloomingdale, IL. A Japanese owned manufacturer of stamped and welded products, supplying the automotive industry with performance auto parts, related to emissions, fuel, and exhaust.
FIC America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. FIC America Corp. does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other attribute or characteristic protected by law.
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