Open Roles
C. L. Rainford Welding & Fabrication is growing — here's what we're hiring for right now in Chicago, IL.
Government & Corporate Contracts Specialist
Own the full cradle-to-grave process of finding, qualifying, bidding, and winning contracts across federal, state, City of Chicago, corporate, and industrial channels.
View & ApplyWelder Trainee
Build a career in the trade from the ground up. Structured on-the-job training under experienced welders, with a defined path to AWS certification and Journeyman status.
View & ApplyWhere We're Headed
Beyond the two openings above, here's the full shape of the team as the shop grows. None of these are open positions yet — they're listed here so you can see where things are headed and what to watch for.
LEADERSHIP
Owner / President
Not OpenSets overall business strategy and holds final authority on major decisions.
General Manager
Not OpenRuns day-to-day operations across shop floor, office, and business development.
SHOP FLOOR / PRODUCTION
Shop Foreman / Lead Welder
Not OpenRuns the daily shop floor, assigns work, and trains junior welders.
Welder II / Journeyman Welder
Not OpenFull-capability certified welder working independently across the shop's processes.
Welder I / Production Welder
Not OpenWorks independently on routine, well-defined jobs.
Fabricator / Fitter
Not OpenHandles layout, cutting, and fit-up before material goes to a welder.
CNC/Plasma Operator
Not OpenRuns CNC plasma/laser cutting equipment for precision and decorative work.
Painter / Finisher
Not OpenHandles surface prep, priming, painting, and outside powder-coat coordination.
Yard/Materials Handler
Not OpenManages material receiving, storage, and staging for the shop floor.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / CONTRACTS
Estimator
Not OpenPrices jobs from drawings/specs into an accurate, competitive bid.
Project Manager
Not OpenOwns a job from award through completion and final invoicing.
QUALITY, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
Safety Officer / Safety Coordinator
Not OpenOwns shop safety compliance and documentation.
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Not OpenProvides independent quality sign-off on welds.
OFFICE & ADMINISTRATION
Office Manager / Administrative Assistant
Not OpenKeeps the office running: scheduling, correspondence, filing.
Bookkeeper / Accountant
Not OpenHandles invoicing, payroll, and financial recordkeeping.
HR Coordinator
Not OpenManages hiring, onboarding, and the trainee program administration.
MARKETING / DIGITAL
Marketing Coordinator
Not OpenManages the shop's website content, image libraries, and marketing calendar.
Web Developer / Site Administrator
Not OpenMaintains the Supabase-backed website and configurator tools.
SALES / CUSTOMER-FACING
Sales / Customer Service Representative
Not OpenHandles inbound quote requests and converts inquiries into booked jobs.