Welder

Job Title: Welder
Job Description

This role involves performing MIG and TIG welding processes to fabricate and assemble metal carts, cabinets, stainless steel tables, and carts in a production environment. You will read blueprints, set up components for welding, and complete high-quality welds while following safety procedures and production standards. The position is physically active and requires regular lifting, carrying, and movement throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding to fabricate and assemble metal carts, cabinets, and stainless steel tables and carts according to job specifications.
• Determine the appropriate welding process, equipment, and methods based on product and blueprint requirements.
• Set up components and materials for welding, ensuring proper alignment, fit, and preparation before welding.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions to complete jobs accurately and efficiently.
• Follow all safe manufacturing practices, material handling procedures, and required personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
• Use hand and power tools to support welding, fabrication, and assembly tasks.
• Conduct quality checks on all finished welds and completed work to ensure they meet established standards.
• Follow written and verbal directions from leads or supervisors to complete assignments and production orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and clutter-free work area throughout the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support production needs and team goals.

Essential Skills

• Welding certificate or 1–3 years of on-the-job MIG welding experience, with the ability to combine schooling and work experience.
• Proficiency in MIG welding in a production or fabrication environment.
• Ability to perform TIG welding on metal and stainless steel components.
• Experience with fabrication, including fitting, assembling, and preparing metal parts for welding.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools commonly used in welding and fabrication.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure for precise measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and follow detailed job specifications.
• Capability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time, up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another team member.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work while following safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production welding environment.
• Comfort working on 2nd shift as needed.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong work ethic and reliability, with a focus on long-term employment and growth.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate and assist others when needed.

Why Work Here?

The organization focuses on long-term employment and invests in developing its people, offering clear opportunities for advancement and internal promotion. You join a team-oriented environment where your skills and contributions matter, and where consistent work, stability, and growth potential are available over time.

Work Environment

This is a manufacturing environment with both 1st and 2nd shift options. The 1st shift operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the 2nd shift operates Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The facility reflects a typical manufacturing setting that can become hot during the summer months and is neither extremely dirty nor extremely clean. You will work around welding equipment, fabrication tools, hand and power tools, and material handling equipment while wearing appropriate PPE as required.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $25.00/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 Machesney Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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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