Welder

Job Title: MIG Welder – 2nd Shift
Job Description

This role offers an opportunity for an experienced MIG Welder to work on a wide variety of specialized products in a manufacturing environment serving the agriculture industry and related equipment, including treadmill exercise components. You will use your stainless steel and MIG welding expertise to produce high-quality parts, working primarily on 2nd shift with significant overtime opportunities during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on stainless steel and other materials to produce high-quality components and assemblies.
• Interpret and read blueprints accurately to ensure welds and finished products meet specifications and quality standards.
• Set up, operate, and adjust welding equipment and tools to complete production tasks efficiently and safely.
• Inspect welds and finished products for defects, making necessary adjustments or repairs to maintain quality.
• Work on a variety of specialized products for the agriculture industry and treadmill exercise equipment components.
• Follow established production schedules and meet daily and weekly output goals while maintaining consistent quality.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to prioritize work, resolve issues, and improve processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company safety policies and manufacturing standards.
• Support overtime and extended hours as needed, including Fridays and Saturdays, to meet increased production demands.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of MIG welding experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MIG welding techniques, including setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting of welding equipment.
• Experience working with stainless steel materials in a welding and fabrication setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and production drawings accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent, high-quality welds.
• Capability to work 2nd shift hours (approximately 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday) and support overtime on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Reliability and punctuality to support a consistent production schedule.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and follow all safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general fabrication work in addition to MIG welding.
• Background in production welding for agriculture industry products or similar equipment.
• Familiarity with welding and fabricating parts for exercise or treadmill components.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a production team.
• Strong work ethic and flexibility to adapt to changing production demands.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable manufacturing operation that offers steady work, significant overtime opportunities during busy periods, and a consistent 4-day workweek when production returns to normal levels. The environment values skilled tradespeople, provides exposure to a variety of specialized products, and offers the chance to deepen your welding experience on diverse projects within a supportive production team.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing environment focused on production welding and fabrication. You will work primarily on 2nd shift, with typical hours of approximately 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Fridays are dedicated overtime days, and Saturdays are currently part of the regular schedule, resulting in an expected 50–60 hour workweek during peak demand. The pace is not extremely fast, allowing you to focus on quality while working on a mix of specialized products for the agriculture industry and treadmill exercise components. You will work with MIG welding equipment, stainless steel materials, and standard fabrication tools in an industrial shop setting that emphasizes safety, organization, and consistent production practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NEWTON, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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 NEWTON,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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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