Welder Positions Available!

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled welder proficient in MIG welding, capable of multitasking between welding and other fabrication tasks. You will work from engineering drawings and Bill of Materials to fabricate and weld components. This role requires adjusting the welder to accommodate varying thicknesses of steel and operating various tools and equipment including welders, grinders, drills, hand/power tools, measuring devices, overhead cranes, and forklifts (if certified). Welders may work in either Panel Welding, which involves basic straight line welding, or Tank Welding, which requires vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on various steel components.

• Multitask between welding and other fabrication tasks.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and Bill of Materials.

• Adjust welding equipment to accommodate varying thicknesses of steel.

• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including grinders and drills.

• Use measuring devices to ensure accuracy.

• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts if certified.

• Work in either Panel Welding or Tank Welding departments as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG welding.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Experience in fabrication.

• Certification in welding (D1-1 required for Tank Welders, D1-3 is a bonus).

• Experience with heavier gauge, galvanized steel processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift certification (preferred).

• Experience with operating overhead cranes.

• Ability to perform vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned company that offers significant growth opportunities, including a new building in development. Enjoy benefits from day one, including health, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield, a 401K with a 3% match, and a year-end bonus based on company performance. Annual reviews are conducted with your direct supervisor.

Work Environment

The work environment includes clean facilities with all necessary tools provided. There are multiple shifts available: Panel Welders work on 3rd shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM + OT) at the Marlin Building, while Tank Welders have 1st shift (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM + OT) and 3rd shift (6:00 PM – 2:30 AM + OT) at the North facility. The facility remains well-ventilated, particularly during summer, with open doors to maintain airflow.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $26.45

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.