MIG Welder

This role focuses on complete MIG welding and fabrication work on mild steel components, including measuring, cutting, bending, fitting, and assembling frames. You will set up your own welding equipment, work from blueprints and measurements, and produce high-quality structural welds in multiple positions using Miller welding machines and a variety of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel ranging from 12-gauge to 1 inch thickness in flat, vertical down, and overhead positions.
• Independently set up welding machines and prepare jobs, including selecting appropriate settings and materials.
• Measure, cut, bend, and build steel frames according to specifications and blueprints.
• Use hand and power tools, including tape measures and other measuring tools, to prepare and fabricate components accurately.
• Fit and assemble structural steel components to meet dimensional and quality requirements.
• Grind and polish welds to achieve clean, finished surfaces and meet quality standards.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to complete fabrication tasks.
• Perform flux core and structural steel welding as needed for production and fabrication work.
• Inspect completed welds and assemblies for accuracy, structural integrity, and overall quality.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, following all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and project deadlines.

• Extensive MIG welding experience on mild steel, including 12-gauge to 1 inch thickness.
• Ability to weld in flat, vertical down, and overhead positions with consistent quality.
• Experience setting up welding equipment, including Miller welders, for various jobs.
• At least 5 years of MIG welding experience on mild steel.
• Strong fabrication skills, including measuring, cutting, bending, and building frames.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints with at least 3 years of experience.
• Confident use of a tape measure and other measuring tools for precise fabrication.
• Experience with flux core welding and structural steel work.
• Ability to perform fitting and assembly of steel components.
• Skilled use of hand and power tools commonly used in metal fabrication and welding.
• Capability to grind and polish welds to a high-quality finish.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing structurally sound and accurate work.

• Background in working as a complete welder handling full fabrication tasks, not just production welding.
• Experience in a structural steel or fabrication shop environment.
• Comfort working in a growing, fast-paced shop with changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing to a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills for fitting and fabrication challenges.
• Reliability in attendance and performance, with interest in long-term growth opportunities.

You join a growing organization that supports career advancement and promotes from within, with many leaders having started on the shop floor. The schedule offers a 4-day workweek structure, creating additional flexibility and work-life balance. The company invests in modern facilities, including a brand-new, spacious shop with excellent lighting, new machinery, and high ceilings, and continues to expand its workforce. You benefit from extremely competitive pay for the market, frequent merit-based pay increases throughout the year, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical with a low deductible, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Paid vacation time increases with tenure, and you can earn additional time off based on attendance. The culture is laid back and collaborative, with regular company outings such as offsite holiday events, periodic lunches, and open discussions about business performance and future plans. You also enjoy the unique atmosphere of a location in an iron works district connected to amenities like a golf simulator and bar.

Work Environment

This is a 1st shift position working a 4-day, 10-hour schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional additional work as needed. The shop employs roughly 80 people and is planning to grow significantly. The work takes place in an iron works district facility and will transition to a new, modern building with ample space, high ceilings, great lighting, and updated machinery. The environment is laid back yet production-focused, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety. You will work with Miller welders, structural steel, and a variety of hand and power tools in a fabrication shop setting. Personal protective equipment includes steel-toed shoes, eye protection, and hearing protection, which are required while on the shop floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Beloit, WI.

The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

4-10 schedule - try to not work OT but currently working some OT Growing company - they build parts for Data centers, which that industry is taking offIn the Iron works district - connected to a golf simulator and bar. Their other facility is Brand new facility with tons of space, great lighting, new machinery and high ceilings. They plan to move everything to the new building sometime over the summer of 202580 person shop with a lot of growth discussions to get over 100 employeesWelding Manager started as a welder and they moved him into a leadership role. A lot of growth opps at MTLLaid back environment Extremely competitive pay for the marketDirect Hire$1 for 2nd shiftAnnual raises: Don't do a lot of annual raises, they would bump people up throughout the year Benefits and insurances: $500 deductible for medical - company pays 65%, dental, vision, life insurance, 401kVacation: 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2, can get an extra week per year based on attendance Company outings: Christmas part offsite, full dinner, open bar, door prizes, lunches every 6 weeks. They talk about state of the business and what is going well and not during those Growth potential: Steve (Engineering manager), started on shop floor, most supervisors started on the shop floor in a production rolePay: $25-29/hr and $1 for 2nd

This is a fully onsite position in Beloit,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

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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.