• Mig Welder

    Aerotek (Rockford, IL)


    Aerotek is hiring a MIG Welder!

    Job Description

    Join our skilled fabrication team as a MIG Welder, where you'll work on a wide variety of sheet metal and structural steel projects. From guards and chutes to covers and conveyors, your craftsmanship will help bring essential components to life. You'll be welding materials ranging from 14-gauge to 1/4” carbon and stainless steel.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform MIG welding on carbon and stainless steel components.

    + Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and sketches accurately.

    + Adjust welding equipment to ensure proper fusion of metals.

    + Select appropriate materials and metal gauges for each project.

    + Use hand and power tools to finish and refine products.

    + Remove slag, burrs, and sharp edges using grinders or sanders.

    + Inspect completed parts and label them with part numbers.

    + Operate forklifts or overhead cranes to move materials safely.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in MIG welding techniques.

    + Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.

    + Experience with both carbon steel and stainless steel welding.

    + Ability to regulate welding equipment for optimal results.

    + Skilled in using grinders, sanders, and other finishing tools.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience working from engineering layouts and prototypes.

    + Familiarity with operating forklifts and overhead cranes.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    + Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

    + Retirement Plan: 401(k) with up to 6% company match after 60 days.

    + Generous Time Off: Start with 10 days of vacation, increasing annually up to 25 days, plus PTO and floating holidays.

    + Supportive Culture: We value work-life balance and a positive team environment.

    Work Environment

    + Schedule: 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM

    + Optional Overtime: Up to 8 hours on Saturdays as needed

     

    Qualified or interested candidates may apply to this posting or contact SaraRosasat(815-394-55211)-/** **[email protected]** **for additional information on this position and/or other openings.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Rockford,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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.