"Alerted.org

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

As a welder, you will be responsible for reading blueprints to weld large scale steel and aluminum fixtures for the power and construction industry. The primary method used will be MIG welding, with occasional Flux Core welding. You will also assist with fitting responsibilities and machine operations as needed.

Responsibilities

+ Read and interpret blueprints for welding projects.

+ Perform MIG welding and occasional Flux Core welding.

+ Assist with fitting responsibilities.

+ Operate machinery and equipment when necessary.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in welding techniques, especially MIG welding.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.

+ Experience in machine operation and saw operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 3+ years of experience in MIG welding.

+ 1+ years of experience in Flux Core welding, blueprint reading, fitting, and machine operation.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy 10 paid holidays and a pension plan upon being hired, with 55 cents added for every hour worked. Benefit from an increasing PTO scale, offering up to four weeks of vacation based on tenure. Employees have opportunities for cross-training and skillset expansion, with room for promotion as evidenced by the operations manager's career progression from welder to management.

Work Environment

Work hours are 6am to 4:30pm from Monday to Friday, and 6am to noon on Saturday. The shop features an open environment with large windows for ventilation, closed in winter and open in summer. While not climate-controlled, large fans help maintain a comfortable temperature. The facility is clean and organized, providing a general shop environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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 Kenosha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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.