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MIG Welder

Currently hiring MIG welders in the University Park, IL area. Hiring immediately.

Job Description

+ Perform welding on mild carbon steel in horizontal, vertical, and circular positions.

+ Utilize grinders and other hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers.

+ Read blueprints occasionally to guide welding activities.

+ Use hand carts to pull necessary material orders.

+ Complete projects within allotted target times, which vary based on experience and product complexity.

+ Lift up to 75 lbs as required.

+ Operate hydraulic welding tables efficiently.

+ Spend 90% of the day on MIG welding and 10% on transporting materials and using hand tools.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in MIG welding.

+ Ability to read and interpret tape measures accurately.

+ Experience in welding across vertical, horizontal, and circular positions.

+ Capacity to lift up to 75 lbs.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive benefits after 90 days, including medical, dental, and vision plans with low rates. Benefit from profit sharing and a 401K plan with a 5% company contribution. Receive two weeks of vacation after one year and one sick day upon hire. Participate in attendance raffles for gift cards, and enjoy employee parties, cookouts, and holiday events. Christmas gifts are generally provided based on company profit, including company shirts and possible bonuses.

Work Environment

The work environment includes 40 welding booths equipped with hydraulic tables, fabrication machinery, conveyors, and forklifts. It is a heavy industrial setting that is not well-lit and can be dirty. Employees work independently in their own welding booths but interact with their team lead or supervisor throughout the day. The workplace requires PPE including steel toe boots, eye protection, hoods, gloves, and sleeves, all of which are provided. This is a non-union environment where 65% of employees are Spanish speaking. Shift options include 1st shift from 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, 2nd shift from 3:30 pm to 11:00 pm, and 3rd shift from 10:30 pm to 6:30 am.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 University Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.