• TIG Welder

    Aerotek (Machesney Park, IL)


    Job Title: TIG Welder

    Job Description

    This position involves manufacturing stainless steel tanks primarily for the dairy industry, requiring expertise in food-grade or sanitary welds. The role demands proficiency in welding, grinding, fabrication, particularly in TIG welding. You will work mainly with stainless steel and aluminum using Lincoln and Miller welders.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum for the production of tanks in various positions such as flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead.

    + Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, bolt, custom fabricate, or grind materials to meet technical requirements and create a welded final product.

    + Control fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent issues like overheating, distortion, expansion, or shrinking of parts.

    + Read and understand basic prints/drawings.

    + Problem-solve fabrication tasks and perform overhead welding.

    Essential Skills

    + 3 years of experience in TIG welding, particularly with stainless steel and aluminum.

    + Proficiency in fitting, MIG welding, and fabrication.

    + Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 3 years of experience in print reading and fabrication.

    + Capability to get certified in MIG welding in-house.

     

    Why Work Here

     

    Employees enjoy competitive benefits including a 401k with a 3% match, holiday pay, and annual raises of 3-5%. At 90 days, you receive a week of paid vacation and a potential raise following a review. Enjoy 8 PTO days off in the first year, paid holidays, and the chance to cross-train in other departments, earning pay raises. Work in a brand new facility that's five times larger, featuring state-of-the-art AI-integrated security, a workout center, cafeteria with outdoor seating, arcade, and more. Benefit from a partnership with Blackhawk Tech for training in welding, quality, shop math, and team building. Tuition reimbursement is available for welding helmets once direct. Weekly pay and a low insurance deductible enhance the attractive benefits package.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work the 1st shift from Monday to Thursday, 5am-3:30pm, with optional overtime available after training. You can choose to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Fridays usually offering 4-5 hours of voluntary overtime. Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art facility with modern amenities. The PTO structure includes 5 paid vacation days and 3 paid personal days prorated from the start date. After one year, employees receive 2 weeks’ vacation and 3 paid personal days. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, including a paid day off for your birthday. Employees are allowed one unexcused call-in and one note to excuse an unplanned absence per year.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Machesney Park,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.