Welder

MIG Welder We are seeking a skilled Welder with 2-4 years of experience in welding and fabrication. The ideal candidate should be comfortable reading blueprints and working with a variety of materials, including mild steel and aluminum. Responsibilities Perform MIG welding on mild steel and aluminum components ranging from 16 gauge to 1/2" thick. Read and interpret blueprints and work orders to complete welds to specification. Fit and tack parts according to blueprint layouts. Conduct visual inspections to ensure weld quality and completeness. Operate fabrication equipment such as brake presses, saws, grinders, plasma cutters, and CNC lasers. Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to safety protocols. Comfortable reading a tape measurer. Ability to lift 75+ lbs. Essential Skills 2-4 years of experience as a welder/fabricator. Comfortable reading blueprints. Proficient in MIG welding techniques. Experience with grinding and assembly. Knowledge of brake press machines. Proficient in reading tape measures and basic math. Ability to perform Flat Fillet, Flat Butt Weld, Horizontal Butt Weld, Pipe External Fillet, and Pipe Internal Fillet welds. Additional Skills & Qualifications Must have own welding gear. Work Environment The work environment is a medium-sized job shop where candidates will work around job shop machinery. The role involves working the first shift from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Rockdale,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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.