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Job Title: Welder

Job Description

Join a very fast-paced, production environment where you will be responsible for Pulse (MIG) welding on mild steel throughout the day. You will utilize weld fixtures and symbols to complete units within a set time frame, averaging 2,000-2,500 welds per day. Your focus will be on maintaining consistent cosmetic welding quality while wearing necessary safety gear, including a weld helmet, gloves, weld jacket, steel toe boots, and ear plugs. Your productivity will be measured by the weld cell rather than individually.

Responsibilities

+ Perform Pulse (MIG) welding on mild steel using weld fixtures and symbols.

+ Complete an average of 2,000-2,500 welds per day in a production-based environment.

+ Ensure consistent cosmetic welding quality.

+ Load metal onto fixtures and use symbols to weld parts of the unit.

+ Unload completed units and pass them along for further assembly.

Essential Skills

+ Consistent and steady welding skills in MIG/TIG/PULSE.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.

+ Capability to read and interpret weld symbols.

+ Adaptability to work in a hot and physically demanding environment.

+ Strong memorization skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in production welding and fabrication.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance options with HSA or traditional flex spending, dental and vision coverage, and various insurances such as life, AD&D, critical illness, and accident insurance. Employees enjoy perks like an onsite gym, equipment discounts, and 12 paid holidays annually. We offer a 401(k) with a company match of up to 4% and profit sharing, alongside quarterly and annual raises based on performance and company growth. Additionally, we provide refreshing treats like Gatorade and Freezee's on hot days to keep our team cool and energized.

Work Environment

Work in a manufacturing facility that is not air-conditioned, where temperatures can rise. The role involves bending, twisting, and lifting all day in a production-based welding environment. Attendance is crucial, with no more than four occurrences of absenteeism or tardiness allowed in six months. Any attendance issues in the first 30 days may lead to termination.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Owatonna, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/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 Owatonna,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 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.