MIG Welder (22/hr)

Job Title: MIG/Stick Welder

Pay: $22/hr

Will take skilled Welders from an education (Must be able to pass a mig weld test and overhead weld test)

Job Description

This role involves performing high-quality MIG and Stick welding on steel components by accurately reading and interpreting blueprints and weld symbols. You will work with a range of material thicknesses, set up welding equipment, and complete welds that meet production and quality standards in a specialized pavement preservation products manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols to determine welding requirements and specifications.
• Perform MIG and Stick welding on steel materials ranging from 20-gauge to 5/8 inch thickness.
• Set up MIG welding machines after they are zeroed out, including adjusting settings to match material type and thickness.
• Complete a basic MIG flat welding test to demonstrate proficiency and consistency in weld quality.
• Inspect welds for accuracy, strength, and appearance, and make adjustments as needed to meet quality standards.
• Measure and verify dimensions using a tape measure to ensure components meet specified tolerances.
• Follow established manufacturing procedures and safety guidelines while working with welding equipment and materials.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-train in other departments as needed to support production demands.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly care for tools and equipment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG welding on steel materials.
• Proficiency in Stick welding on steel materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols accurately.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to verify dimensions.
• Capability to set up MIG welding machines after initial zeroing.
• Ability to pass a basic MIG flat welding test.
• Entry-level candidates with formal welding schooling are acceptable.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Formal training or schooling in welding or a related trade.
• Experience working with steel thicknesses from 20-gauge to 5/8 inch.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment focused on pavement preservation products and related equipment.
• Willingness to cross-train and learn multiple trades within the facility.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, growth-oriented manufacturer that offers the opportunity to learn multiple trades and expand your skills across different departments. The organization values cross-training, continuous learning, and long-term career development within a specialized industry. You will work with products and equipment that play a key role in extending the life of pavement infrastructure, contributing to meaningful and impactful work.

Work Environment

The role is based in a modern manufacturing environment focused on producing packaged pavement preservation products for asphalt and concrete, including hot-applied crack sealants, silicone joint sealants, hot-applied mastics, and cold-mix for pavement surface patching and repair. The company also designs and manufactures application equipment such as melter/applicators, crack preparation equipment, spray injection patching equipment, and patchers for hot-applied mastics and sealcoat applicators. Products are manufactured in the USA across multiple locations, with equipment manufacturing operations in Chandler, Arizona. You will work around industrial welding and fabrication equipment in a production setting, following standard safety practices and wearing appropriate protective gear suitable for a welding and manufacturing environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mesa, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Mesa,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.