Welder

Entry Level Welder

Job Description

We are seeking an entry level welder to join our team, responsible for various welding tasks including working with flat, cylindrical, or irregular parts. This role requires the ability to read blueprints and work orders with some assistance, ensuring high-quality welds on steel and zinc materials.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in turning on welding machines and connecting cables properly.
• Adjust machine settings for proper weld penetration and appearance.
• Activate the flow of gases and adjust gas mixture and pressure for desired flame cutting.
• Guide electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining arc length and movement speed to join workpiece edges under supervision.
• Position and secure parts using bolts, clamps, or tack welding before welding.
• Read and interpret tape measures accurately.

Essential Skills

• Experience in Mig welding, stainless steel, and blueprint reading.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Proficiency in welding techniques including Tig, Mig, and stick welding.
• Familiarity with fabrication, fitting, and assembly processes.
• Experience in grinding, production, and working with materials such as mild steel, carbon steel, and aluminum.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certification or 6 months of welding experience.
• Strong blueprint reading skills.
• Ability to use a tape measure effectively.

Why Work Here?

Join a union with immediate benefits, including good medical coverage and scheduled pay raises. Enjoy opportunities for career advancement into roles such as welding or machine operator, with skills gained here transferable to other certifications.

Work Environment

This position is based in a typical job shop environment, which can be hot, dirty, and not very well-lit. You will work around galvanized steel and must be comfortable in an industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Addison, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.75 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Addison,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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.

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