Entry Level Welder

Entry Level Welder

Job Summary

We’re seeking a Production MIG Welder to perform high‑volume welding of steel and aluminum components. This role involves setting up MIG welding equipment, assembling parts from blueprints, and maintaining consistent quality in a fast‑paced production environment.

• Set up and operate MIG welding equipment for steel and aluminum materials
• Perform production welding across multiple stations, including tack welding and assembly welding
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure proper weld placement and assembly
• Inspect parts visually and with measurements to verify quality standards
• Grind and finish welds as needed to meet specifications
• Track daily production output and report material or equipment issues
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workspace
• Work collaboratively with the production team to meet output goals

• Production or manufacturing MIG welding experience
• Ability to weld steel gauges from 16 to 12
• Welding certificate or formal MIG welding training
• Blueprint and weld symbol reading skills
• Experience using grinders and basic fabrication tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks

• High‑volume production welding environments
• Multi‑station welding lines
• Flux core welding experience
• Steel and aluminum welding
• Willingness to work 2nd shift, overtime, and some Saturdays

• Contract‑to‑hire with clear paths to permanent employment
• Weekly pay with scheduled raises
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, and 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, personal leave, and education reimbursement
• Respectful, team‑oriented culture with approachable leadership

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (plus overtime)
• Clean, well‑organized production welding facility
• Multiple production lines with team‑based workflow
• Shift differential and consistent overtime available

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Crystal Lake, IL.

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $49920.00/yr.

Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, & 401k

This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.