Welder - Bartlett, IL; Holman Upfitting

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Holman has an outstanding opportunity for a 1st shift

Welder/Fabricator to join our team in Bartlett, IL

• Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30 pm
• Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more!
• Eligible for benefits within 30 days of employment
• 15 days of personal time in your first year
• 10 paid holidays per year

• Fabricate components using cutting, MIG and TIG welding, drilling, and related processes to complete assigned projects
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and written specifications to ensure components meet customer requirements
• Measure, square, and fit weldments during production
• Set up and adjust welding machines for various material types and thicknesses to produce high-quality welds
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated components to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards
• Build components ranging from small parts to medium-sized bodies
• Follow Holman and OSHA safety standards; maintain a clean and safe work area
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and team members to meet project timelines
• Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and report any issues promptly
• Track materials used, work completed, and hours worked; provide progress updates as needed
• Verify incoming and completed parts and stage them for the next phase of production
• Maintain required personal tools
• Support overtime or alternate shifts as needed
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a vocational/technical welding program or equivalent hands‑on experience
• AWS certification preferred
• 3–5 years of welding experience in a fabrication environment
• Strong MIG welding skills in steel and aluminum; TIG welding experience preferred (stainless MIG/TIG a plus)
• Flux core experience a plus
• Experience with cutting, drilling, grinding, and general fabrication tools
• Ability to read and work from blueprints (not all prints include weld symbols, so the ability to interpret and adjust is important)
• Ability to visualize finished assemblies prior to welding
• Understanding of welding and fabrication safety practices
• Lifting and rigging experience a plus
• Overhead crane experience preferred but not required
• Ability to weld in all positions and consistently produce quality welds
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Must pass a physical, drug test, and criminal background check prior to employment.

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better.

That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the…