Welder

  • Aerotek
  • Rockton, Illinois
  • Full Time
Welder**

**Job Description**

A Welder is responsible for performing welding processes for the fabrication and assembly of metal carts, cabinets, or stainless tables and carts. The role requires physical endurance, including the ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods, up to 10 hours per day. The position also demands the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.

**Responsibilities**

+ Determine the appropriate welding process, equipment, or method based on product requirements.

+ Set up components for welding according to job specifications.

+ Follow all safe manufacturing, material handling, and PPE procedures.

+ Adhere to written and verbal directions to complete assignments or jobs.

+ Perform all duties in conjunction with established procedures.

+ Conduct quality checks on all finished processes and work.

+ Maintain a clean and clutter-free work area.

+ Perform additional duties as assigned.

**Essential Skills**

+ Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding.

+ Experience in fabrication and production.

+ Welding certificate or 1-3 years of MIG welding experience.

+ Ability to combine schooling and on-the-job experience.

+ Proficiency with hand and power tools.

+ Proficiency with tape measure.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Blueprint reading.

**Why Work Here?**

This opportunity offers a culture that promotes internal growth and long-term career prospects. Employees are encouraged to advance within the company, and there are ample opportunities for professional development.

**Work Environment**

The work environment includes first and second shift options, with mandatory work every other Friday. The first shift operates from 5am to 4:30pm, and the second shift runs from 3:25pm to 1:55am with a $1 shift differential. The facility can become warm during summer, typical of a manufacturing setting, and maintains a balance between cleanliness and functionality.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Beloit, Illinois.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Rockton,IL.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

**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.
Job ID: 487837818
Originally Posted on: 8/2/2025

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