MIG Welder

Mig Welder/Fabricator

$18hr

Job Description

Join our team as a Welder/Fabricator, where you will play a vital role in fitting and welding steel tray racks for grocery stores. You will work primarily in the aluminum department, performing MIG welding on 18-gauge to 14-gauge materials using a thumb switch and silicon bronze filler rod. This position requires attention to detail and adherence to safety and quality standards in a non-climate-controlled facility.

Responsibilities

• Set up welding machines based on job requirements or Welding Procedure Specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Perform MIG welding on steel components as per blueprint specifications.
• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.
• Operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators.
• Assemble items as instructed by floor supervisor.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, and care for all equipment and facilities.
• Adhere to all company rules, policies, safety rules, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Lift raw materials, final products, and packed items for shipment, manually, up to 60 pounds.
• Uphold all ISO and OSHA standards applicable to the role.

Essential Skills

• Experience with MIG and/or TIG welding.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret welding requirements.
• Experience with aluminum and/or stainless steel.
• Ability to lift heavy items up to 60 pounds consistently.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on tasks.
• Capability to follow instructions both verbally and in written form.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certification from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
• One-year related experience and/or training required.
• Ability to identify and measure materials.
• Demonstrated ability to produce quality products consistently.
• Reliability with a strong work ethic.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance. Our workplace values dedication and offers opportunities for personal growth and career advancement.

Work Environment

This position is located in an industrial, non-climate-controlled manufacturing plant. The working hours are from 6 AM to 2:30 PM or 3:30 PM to 12 AM

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Prairie, TX.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Grand Prairie,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 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.